english question
you are supposed to.......means what? when we use this expression ...?
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"Supposed to" means "required". In the negative ("not supposed to") means "not permitted". The expression is used in a multitude of situations. "People are supposed to respect the rights of others".
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1. Children are supposed to help their parents when their parents become very old and sick. (But some children do NOT.)
2. Newpapers are supposed to tell the truth. (But some newspapers do NOT.)
3. Students are supposed to be respectful of their teachers. (But some students are NOT.)
4. The train is supposed to arrive at 5 p.m. today. (But do not be surprised if it is late today.)
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It basically means "you should", or more accurately "(we) expect you to..."
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