Advanced grammar


1️⃣ "Be due to" = Scheduled to Happen
📌 Used for events that are officially scheduled or expected at a specific time.
✅ The train is due to arrive at 6 PM. (→ It is scheduled to arrive.)
✅ The meeting is due to start soon. (→ It will start at the planned time.)
2️⃣ "Be bound to" = Certain to Happen
📌 Expresses strong certainty or something that is inevitable.
✅ With his skills, he is bound to succeed. (→ He will certainly succeed.)
✅ This decision is bound to cause controversy. (→ It will definitely create issues.)
3️⃣ "Be set to" = Ready to Happen Soon
📌 Used for things that will happen soon or are planned to take place in the near future.
✅ The team is set to announce their new coach. (→ They are ready to announce.)
✅ Prices are set to increase next month. (→ Prices will rise soon.)
4️⃣ "Be supposed to" = Expected or Required to Happen
📌 Expresses expectation, duty, or rules (sometimes with the idea of obligation).
✅ You are supposed to submit your work by Friday. (→ You should submit it.)
✅ She was supposed to call me, but she didn’t. (→ She was expected to call.)
💡 Key Differences:
🔹 "Be to" → Strong obligation (like "must").
🔹 "Be due to" → Timetabled or scheduled events.
🔹 "Be bound to" → Something very certain to happen.
🔹 "Be set to" → Something happening soon.
🔹 "Be supposed to" → Expectation or duty.
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