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MODALITY

Be likely to and other be + to expressions

Some adjectives with be work like modal verbs when they are followed by to + base verb: be likely to, be bound to, be meant to, be obliged to.

Деякі прикметники з be працюють як модальні дієслова, коли після них іде to + базова форма: be likely to, be bound to, be meant to, be obliged to.

PresentPast
+He is likely to winHe was likely to win
−He isn't likely to winHe wasn't likely to win
?Is he likely to win?Was he likely to win?

Be changes (am / is / are / was / were), the adjective does not · Always to + base verb · more / less likely to · be sure to · be bound to

B2

Be likely to

New

Use be likely to + base verb when something will probably happen. You can compare with more / less likely to. Коли щось, ймовірно, станеться, вживайте be likely to + базова форма. Порівнювати можна через more / less likely to.

subject+ be likely to+ base verb

  • It is likely to rain this evening. Цього вечора, імовірно, піде дощ.
  • Cats are more likely to sleep during the day. Коти частіше сплять удень.
  • He is likely win the race.
  • He is likely to win the race.

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She is likely come to the party.

B2

Be bound to and be sure to

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Use be bound to, be sure to or be certain to + base verb when you are sure something will happen. Коли ви впевнені, що щось станеться, вживайте be bound to, be sure to або be certain to + базова форма.

subject+ be bound / sure to+ base verb

  • You are bound to enjoy the trip. Тобі неодмінно сподобається ця поїздка.
  • She is sure to pass the exam. Вона неодмінно складе іспит.
  • You are bound enjoy the trip.
  • You are bound to enjoy the trip.

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B2

Be meant to

New

Use be meant to + base verb for how something should be, or for a plan. Was meant to often means that it did not happen. Для того, яким щось має бути, або для плану вживайте be meant to + базова форма. Was meant to часто означає, що цього не сталося.

subject+ be meant to+ base verb

  • This room is meant to be quiet. Ця кімната має бути тихою.
  • I was meant to call her yesterday. Я мав подзвонити їй учора.
  • I was meant calling her yesterday.
  • I was meant to call her yesterday.

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This room is meant be quiet.

B2

Be obliged to and be forced to

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Use be obliged to or be forced to + base verb when someone has to do something because of rules or circumstances, not by choice. Коли хтось мусить щось зробити через правила чи обставини, а не з власної волі, вживайте be obliged to або be forced to + базова форма.

subject+ be obliged / forced to+ base verb

  • Visitors are obliged to sign in. Відвідувачі зобов'язані зареєструватися.
  • He was forced to sell his car. Він був змушений продати машину.
  • He was forced selling his car.
  • He was forced to sell his car.

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He was forced to his car.