Formal instructions and orders
be to + infinitive
be bound to
be unlikely to
be likely to
How are we to cultivate a sense of responsibility towards future generations?
Is the rise of social media bound to foster greater connectivity and understanding among people, or does it promote misinformation?
Be likely to
We use be likely to + infinitive to say that something will probably happen. We can also use It + be likely that
- The weather forecast suggests that it's likely to rain later in the evening. -Students who consistently study are likely to perform well in exams.
be bound to
We use be bound to + infinitive to say that something is certain or very likely to happen.
- She's so talented that she is bound to succeed in her acting career. - If you practice regularly, you are bound to improve your skills.
Be unlikely to
We use be unlikely + infinitive to say that something will probably not happen. We can also use It + be unlikely that.
- He is unlikely to win this match. - It’s unlikely that the weather will change over the next few days.
What strategies are we to employ to combat the rise of misinformation and fake news?
What are we to learn from the mistakes of the past?
Why are we to prioritize mental health in our society?
Are we bound to repeat the mistakes of history?
be to + infinitive
We can also use be to + infinitive to talk about official instructions and orders. When used in the negative form, it expresses prohibition.
- All employees are to attend a health and safety orientation at the end of the week. - You are not to leave this room until I say so.
Is humanity bound to find a solution to climate change, or are we facing an inevitable environmental catastrophe?
How are we to cultivate a sense of responsibility towards future generations?
What societal impacts are likely to result from the widespread use of augmented reality in daily life?
How might the globalization of technology be likely to foster cross-cultural collaboration and innovation?
In what ways could the rise of remote work be likely to redefine the concept of work-life balance?
How can the increasing reliance on social media for communication be likely to impact individuals' self-esteem and mental well-being in the long term?
In what situations would a person be unlikely to take risks despite potential rewards?
What kind of person would be unlikely to enjoy extreme sports?
What types of animals would be unlikely to thrive in an urban environment?
Why would a person be unlikely to trust someone who has consistently lied to them in the past?
Formal instructions and orders
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Formal instructions and orders
be to + infinitive
be bound to
be unlikely to
be likely to
How are we to cultivate a sense of responsibility towards future generations?
Is the rise of social media bound to foster greater connectivity and understanding among people, or does it promote misinformation?
Be likely to
We use be likely to + infinitive to say that something will probably happen. We can also use It + be likely that
- The weather forecast suggests that it's likely to rain later in the evening. -Students who consistently study are likely to perform well in exams.
be bound to
We use be bound to + infinitive to say that something is certain or very likely to happen.
- She's so talented that she is bound to succeed in her acting career. - If you practice regularly, you are bound to improve your skills.
Be unlikely to
We use be unlikely + infinitive to say that something will probably not happen. We can also use It + be unlikely that.
- He is unlikely to win this match. - It’s unlikely that the weather will change over the next few days.
What strategies are we to employ to combat the rise of misinformation and fake news?
What are we to learn from the mistakes of the past?
Why are we to prioritize mental health in our society?
Are we bound to repeat the mistakes of history?
be to + infinitive
We can also use be to + infinitive to talk about official instructions and orders. When used in the negative form, it expresses prohibition.
- All employees are to attend a health and safety orientation at the end of the week. - You are not to leave this room until I say so.
Is humanity bound to find a solution to climate change, or are we facing an inevitable environmental catastrophe?
How are we to cultivate a sense of responsibility towards future generations?
What societal impacts are likely to result from the widespread use of augmented reality in daily life?
How might the globalization of technology be likely to foster cross-cultural collaboration and innovation?
In what ways could the rise of remote work be likely to redefine the concept of work-life balance?
How can the increasing reliance on social media for communication be likely to impact individuals' self-esteem and mental well-being in the long term?
In what situations would a person be unlikely to take risks despite potential rewards?
What kind of person would be unlikely to enjoy extreme sports?
What types of animals would be unlikely to thrive in an urban environment?
Why would a person be unlikely to trust someone who has consistently lied to them in the past?