| Element | FORM: 'BE TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | FUTURE |
| SubCat | future expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the present form of 'be' + 'to'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Dear Erica, I am sorry that I cannot attend the meeting at head office as expected, as I am to go on a business trip to New York then. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Chinese; Pass) He is to come to Athens next Friday. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Dear Erica, I am sorry that I can not attend the meeting at head office as expected, as I am to go on a business trip to New York then. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Chinese; Pass) He is to come to Athens next Friday. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
