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This is supposed to be vs This was supposed to be

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'This is supposed to be' refers to something that should currently be a certain way. 'This was supposed to be' refers to something that was expected to be a certain way in the past.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"This is supposed to be"

Use 'this is supposed to be' when referring to something that should currently be a certain way.
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Alternatives:

  • this should be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"This was supposed to be"

Use 'this was supposed to be' when referring to something that was expected to be a certain way in the past.
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Alternatives:

  • this was meant to be
  • this was supposed to have been

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