| Element | USE: OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITH 'BE TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | FUTURE |
| SubCat | future expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'be to' talk about future obligations and to give instructions. |
| Corrected Learner Example | [talking about gorillas] We have no right to do so, because they are to be respected as much as any other living form on this planet! (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) They are to have their passports with them. (Russia; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Russian; Pass) You're to sit in front of the TV and just watch the film. (Argentina; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | We have no right of doing so, because they are to be respected as much as any other living form on this planet! (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) They are to have their passports with them. (Russia; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Russian; Pass) |
| Comments | No examples with 'be to' for formal events and occasions, e.g. 'The President is to open the new library.' |
