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You were supposed to call vs You were supposed calling

The correct sentence is 'You were supposed to call.' The structure 'be supposed to + base form of the verb' is used to express an obligation or expectation. 'You were supposed calling' is incorrect.
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Last updated: November 02, 2024 • 12145 views

You were supposed to call

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone had an obligation or expectation to make a call in the past.

Examples:

  • You were supposed to call me yesterday.
  • She was supposed to call the doctor, but she forgot.
  • They were supposed to call the client, but they didn't.
  • I was supposed to call my mom, but I got busy.
  • Were you supposed to call the office?
  • You were supposed to call me after your meeting with Meredith.
  • You were supposed to call me when...
  • You were supposed to call me after your lunch with Rudy.
  • You were supposed to call Mummy if something was wrong.
  • You were supposed to call her and tell her not to call you.
  • You were supposed to call it off!
  • Sarah, I thought you were supposed to call and make an appointment?
  • You were supposed to call me, you know?

You were supposed calling

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Supposed' should be followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

  • You're not supposed to be calling me on this line.
  • I'm supposed to be calling you right now and telling you... that you only got 12 hours or the girl's dead.
  • You're not supposed to be calling when you're on annual leave.
  • I know that I'm not supposed to be calling, but something happened, and I need to talk to you, Tyler.
  • YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE CALLING
  • Isn't that what you're supposed to be calling about?
  • You were supposed to pay for the privilege of doing that.
  • Shinji-kun, you were supposed to report long ago.
  • I thought you were supposed to be good at this.
  • Veikko said you were supposed to meet him at 4.
  • You were supposed to have Bauer killed hours ago.
  • I thought you were supposed to be monitoring chatter.
  • You were supposed to be coordinating with NSA, monitoring chatter.
  • You were supposed to open negotiations with his clan.
  • Phoebe, you were supposed to send these invitations last week.
  • Piper called, said you were supposed to meet Andy at Quake.
  • Kal, the problem is, You were supposed to defeat brainiac using this shield.
  • You were supposed to deliver your results and you missed several deadlines.
  • You were supposed to be watching your brother Matthew.
  • You were supposed to study the holomaps.

Alternatives:

  • you were supposed to be calling
  • you were supposed to have called
  • you were supposed to make a call
  • you were supposed to give a call
  • you were supposed to ring

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