JAMB Use of English 2017 Question 33

Question 33

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Shade is to come home tomorrow

  1. A.Shade is planning to come home tomorrow
  2. B.Shade may come home tomorrow
  3. C.Shade wants to come home tomorrow
  4. D.Shade wishes to come home tomorrow
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Shade is planning to come home tomorrow)

Explanation

'Be to' + verb describes an arrangement or plan: Shade's coming home tomorrow has been arranged.