be expected to

be expected to(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. esperar que
Gerardo was expected to take care of his brothers while his mom was sick.Se esperaba que Gerardo cuidara de sus hermanos mientras su mamá estaba enferma.
b. pretender que
I can't be expected to read this entire book before Monday!¡No pueden pretender que lea este libro entero para el lunes!
c. contar con que
This bookstore is expected to have the books in stock before the first day of classes.Se cuenta con que esta librería tenga los libros en almacén antes del primer día de clases.
d. querer que
Don't worry. You won't be expected to memorize the material all at once.No te preocupes. No queremos que memorices todo el material de una vez.
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