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What am i to do vs what am i suppose to do

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'What am I to do?' is a more formal and literary way of asking what one should do in a situation. 'What am I supposed to do?' is a more common and informal way of asking the same question.

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What am i to do

This phrase is correct and is used in formal or literary contexts to inquire about what one should do in a situation.

This phrase is used to ask for guidance or direction in a polite and formal manner.

Examples:

What am I to do in this difficult situation?
What am I to do with all this extra time on my hands?
What am I to do to improve my skills?
What am I to do to make things right?
What am I to do to achieve my goals?

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What am I to do? Leave in these?
Days, weeks, what am I to do?
But what am I to do? said Alice.
What am I to do with you?
See? chief, What am I to do now?
Jennifer, what am I to do, Jennifer?
What am I to do with this money?
If you tell lies and then make assumptions on your own, what am I to do then?
Tell me, what am I to do, sir?
What am I to do, Mother? Please excuse me!
What am I to do? Bhagavan said, "Be a disciple."
Well, what am I to do?
What am I to do?' Pray, fast and have a heart full of mercy. Do not forget your shepherds. Pray that they may not get lost, that they may remain in my Son so as to be good shepherds to their flock.
Mama, mama, what am I to do?
What am I to do without you?
What am I to do? $375 dollars for it now.
"But what am I to do, down there in the tree?" asked the soldier.
What am I to do with this knowledge?
What am I to do with such a boy?
What am I to do with his guy now?

Alternatives:

What should I do?
What is my course of action?
What is the best course of action for me?
What is the appropriate action for me to take?
What is the right thing for me to do?

what am i suppose to do

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in informal contexts to ask what one is expected or required to do.

This phrase is used in everyday language to seek clarification or instructions in a casual manner.

Examples:

What am I supposed to do if I'm running late?
What am I supposed to do with all this information?
What am I supposed to do to fix this issue?
What am I supposed to do to help?
What am I supposed to do to make it up to you?

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Wh... what am I suppose to do if you act like this too?
What am I suppose to do, dress up like a clown and change bedpans?
What am I suppose to do then?
What am I suppose to do about it?
So what am I suppose to do?
What am I suppose to do now?
But what am I suppose to do?
What am I suppose to do now?
What am I suppose to do? Sign your death warrant?
What am I suppose to do with all that money, buy myself a car?
I can't sleep thinking about it, what am I suppose to do?
What am I suppose to do with this?
What am I suppose to do?
What am I suppose to do with this'?
What am I suppose to do anyways?
What am I suppose to do?
What am I suppose to do with this?
Well, what am I suppose to do?
What am I suppose to do?
Then what am I suppose to wear to work today?

Alternatives:

What should I do?
What is expected of me?
What is required of me?
What do I need to do?
What is the right thing for me to do?

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