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i supposed vs i am supposed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I supposed' is used when referring to a past assumption or belief, while 'I am supposed' is used to indicate an obligation or expectation in the present or future.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 3837 views

i supposed

This phrase is correct when referring to a past assumption or belief.

'I supposed' is used to express a past assumption or belief. It is often followed by a clause explaining what was assumed or believed.

Examples:

I supposed you were coming to the party.
I supposed it would rain today.

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What was I supposed to do, just...
Was I supposed to let you kill the kid?
Was I supposed to close the basement door?
I supposed to have meeting with boss today at Zorba's, 4:00.
What was I supposed to do with it?
Besides, what was I supposed to think?
What was I supposed to do now?
Was I supposed to ask to borrow it first?
What were I supposed to learn by then?
Was I supposed to let that happen again?
What was I supposed to choose?
What was I supposed to accomplish in this final act?
I get it, but what was I supposed to...
what was I supposed to think?
What was I supposed to do after everything Quinn told me?
So what was I supposed to think?
Was I supposed to close the basement door?
So, what was I supposed to see exactly?
What else was I supposed to do?
What was I supposed to do, Niklaus?

Alternatives:

I thought
I believed

i am supposed

This phrase is correct when indicating an obligation or expectation in the present or future.

'I am supposed' is used to express an obligation or expectation in the present or future. It is often followed by an action or responsibility.

Examples:

I am supposed to finish this report by tomorrow.
I am supposed to pick up the kids from school.

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I am supposed to love her.
I am supposed to throw around a football.
On your instructions, I am supposed to torture myself anally.
I am supposed to give you a copy of this contract.
I am supposed to be able to take care of myself.
I am supposed to be teaching health class right now.
I am supposed to be their humble servant.
After all, I am supposed to be concerned with that.
I am supposed to be on a panel this morning.
I am supposed to be the house mother.
After all, I am supposed to hate your country.
But I am supposed to help you.
And I am supposed to give it to his parents.
But I know that I am supposed to get something from here.
I am supposed to give the chocolates to Seung Jo.
I am supposed to be doing a postgrad in Psychology.
I am supposed to have... something more cinematic.
Now, I am supposed to be many things which are not complimentary.
I've done everything I am supposed to do.
But this is where I am supposed to stay.

Alternatives:

I should
I am expected to

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