I thought I am supposed to vs I thought I am expected to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I thought I am supposed to' is used when referring to a rule or obligation, while 'I thought I am expected to' is used when referring to a general expectation or assumption.

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I thought I am supposed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a rule or obligation.

This phrase is used to express a belief or assumption about what one is required to do based on a rule or obligation.

Examples:

I thought I am supposed to submit the report by Friday.
I thought I am supposed to wear a uniform to work.

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I came because I thought I was supposed to find something.
I thought I was supposed to be with Anthony.
I thought I was supposed to relax and let loose.
I thought I was supposed to go to Florence.
I thought I was supposed to lay the ceremonial wreath.
I thought I was supposed to be a great writer.
I thought I was supposed to be the immature one.
I thought I was supposed to rescue you.
I thought I wasn't supposed to feel anything.
I thought I was supposed to be the one who could hear thoughts.
I wasn't hooking up. I thought I was supposed to relax and let loose.
I thought I was supposed to be the crazy one.
I thought I was supposed to go.
Unfrosted corn byproducts? I thought I was supposed to enjoy my youth.
I used to think Jor-El was this strong, unshakable force, kind of like I thought I was supposed to be.
I thought I'm supposed to drive to Reno.
So at first I thought I was supposed to go to the cemetery.
I did everything I thought I was supposed to do.
I thought I was supposed to make this decision.
I Thought I Was Supposed To Be Here At 11:00.

Alternatives:

I thought I was supposed to
I thought I should
I thought I had to

I thought I am expected to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general expectation or assumption.

This phrase is used to express a belief or assumption about what one is expected to do based on a general expectation or assumption.

Examples:

I thought I am expected to attend the meeting.
I thought I am expected to help with the project.

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I thought you expected something different, And you are so...
My dear Hilly, I thought we were expected.
I thought you were not expected until the turn of the season.
(Murmurs (of dissent))I am going to return to the presidency because that is what I am expected to speak on.
Sir Godfrey, on a mission I am expected to sacrifice myself.
It is at this point in a father- of-the-bride speech that I am expected to offer some advice to the newlyweds.
Since I am expected to comment on three reports, one oral question and quite a number of amendments, I hope you will appreciate that it is bound to take up a little time.
I do not know how I am expected to know the difference between 0.5 HPA and 500 HPA.I make a plea to the Commission that we address this problem.
I am expected to disclose the details of my life, To speak about my wife, About my pain, about...
I thought I'd show her something that reveals who I am.
But a methane explosion in the sewer wouldn't have a smell, unless someone thought an ignorant public expected it to.
I thought I had a better handle on windows, and I am more of a Mac girl, but if you give me an hour with the manual...
Esther, I thought I might drop him a line, just to say how sorry I am.
I thought I could change what I am, keep my family safe.
I thought I should dress up, but I am not good with heels.
I finally found something that I am good at, - a place I thought I could stay for a while and...
I thought I would find you here, and I am lucky.
Ça va? I am walking and I thought I could do some shopping in compulsive my favorite shop.
Mr President, as I am going to represent the thoughts of our British colleague I thought I might do it in his own language.
I thought I was a surgeon, but I am not.

Alternatives:

I thought I should
I thought I was expected to
I thought it was expected of me to

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I thought I am supposed to vs I thought I am expected to