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were supposed to vs were suppose to

The correct phrase to use is "were supposed to." The phrase "were suppose to" is incorrect in English.
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were supposed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate an obligation or expectation that was not fulfilled in the past.

Examples:

  • We were supposed to meet at 3 p.m., but she never showed up.
  • They were supposed to finish the project last week, but it's still not done.
  • I was supposed to call him yesterday, but I forgot.
  • She was supposed to bring the cake to the party, but she left it at home.
  • The package was supposed to arrive today, but there was a delay.
  • You were supposed to open negotiations with his clan.
  • You were supposed to be a boy, Anna.
  • We were supposed to divide Vettius' men among us.
  • Me and him were supposed to enter a dance competition.
  • You were supposed to be watching your brother Matthew.
  • You were supposed to have Bauer killed hours ago.
  • You done what you were supposed to do.
  • You were supposed to serve 11 warrants and expose the ring.
  • You were supposed to nudge him, not send him into a homicidal frenzy.
  • You were supposed to get us a good deal.
  • You were supposed to start dinner.
  • You were supposed to stay in the country for a month.
  • A girl you were supposed to protect and keep safe.
  • You were supposed to say it 50 times last night.
  • You were supposed to mourn me and move on.
  • This is where we were supposed to come out before the Lucian alliance dialed in.
  • We were supposed to sandbag a train in Korea.
  • You were supposed to divert her, not date her.
  • The day after tomorrow... you were supposed to marry Young-shin.
  • You were supposed to call me after your meeting with Meredith.

were suppose to

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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