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What am i to do vs What am I supposed 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 expressing uncertainty or seeking guidance. 'What am I supposed to do?' is a more common and casual way of asking for instructions or guidance.

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What am i to do

This phrase is correct and can be used in a formal or literary context to express uncertainty or seek guidance.

This phrase is a formal way of expressing uncertainty or seeking guidance. It is often used in literary works or formal settings.

Examples:

What am I to do in this situation?
What am I to do with all this information?
What am I to do with my life?
What am I to do with this newfound knowledge?
What am I to do with these conflicting emotions?

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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 must I do?
What is my course of action?
What is the appropriate action?
What is the right thing to do?

What am I supposed to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations to ask for instructions or guidance.

This phrase is a more casual way of asking for instructions or guidance. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

What am I supposed to do if I'm running late?
What am I supposed to do with this broken item?
What am I supposed to do to fix this issue?
What am I supposed to do in this situation?
What am I supposed to do with all these extra supplies?

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What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you? And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK? I'm falling to pieces ...
What am I supposed to do. If I know I have to live without you. Deep down in my soul it looks so sad. Can't still imagine this would be the end. I'm so in need
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What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you, And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok. I'm falling to pieces, ...

Alternatives:

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

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