The Complete Guide to “Is Bound to Be” Modal Verbs: Usage, Rules & Examples

Introduction to “Is Bound to Be”

The modal construction “is bound to be” is a powerful expression used to indicate inevitability, certainty, or extremely high probability of a future event or state. This phrase suggests that something is certain to happen based on logical expectations or natural consequences. This comprehensive guide covers its meaning, grammatical rules, usage with Hindi translations, and practice exercises.

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Table of Contents

1. Core Meanings & Uses of “Is Bound to Be”
2. Grammatical Structures & Sentence Patterns
3. 10 Practical Examples with Hindi Translations
4. “Is Bound to Be” vs Similar Constructions
5. Common Errors & How to Avoid Them
6. Practice Exercises (Test Yourself)
7. Conclusion & Key Takeaways

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1. Core Meanings & Uses of “Is Bound to Be”

“Is bound to be” expresses:

• Inevitability (अपरिहार्यता)
  Example: If you don’t study, you are bound to be disappointed. (अगर तुम पढ़ाई नहीं करोगे, तो निराश होना तय है।)
• Logical Certainty (तार्किक निश्चितता)
  Example: With this weather, the flight is bound to be delayed. (इस मौसम में, फ्लाइट का देरी से आना तय है।)
• Natural Consequences (प्राकृतिक परिणाम)
  Example: If you work hard, you are bound to be successful. (अगर तुम मेहनत करोगे, तो सफल होना तय है।)

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2. Grammatical Structures

Sentence Formation Rules

Sentence Type	Structure	Example	Hindi Translation
Affirmative	Subject + is/am/are bound to be + adjective/noun	The exam is bound to be difficult.	परीक्षा कठिन होना तय है।
Negative	Subject + isn’t/aren’t bound to be + adjective/noun	The results aren’t bound to be perfect.	परिणामों का परफेक्ट होना तय नहीं है।
Interrogative	Is/Are/Am + subject + bound to be + adjective/noun?	Is this bound to be expensive?	क्या यह महंगा होना तय है?

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3. 10 Practical Examples with Hindi Translations

S.No	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	The traffic is bound to be heavy during rush hour.	रश ऑवर में ट्रैफिक का भीड़भाड़ वाला होना तय है।
2	She is bound to be angry when she hears the news.	जब वह यह खबर सुनेगी तो नाराज होना तय है।
3	This movie is bound to be a blockbuster.	यह फिल्म ब्लॉकबस्टर होना तय है।
4	Are these mangoes bound to be sweet?	क्या ये आम मीठे होना तय हैं?
5	The new policy isn’t bound to be popular.	नई नीति का लोकप्रिय होना तय नहीं है।
6	You’re bound to be tired after such a long journey.	इतनी लंबी यात्रा के बाद तुम्हारा थकना तय है।
7	The competition is bound to be fierce.	प्रतियोगिता का कड़ा होना तय है।
8	Is this solution bound to be effective?	क्या यह समाधान प्रभावी होना तय है?
9	They’re bound to be late in this weather.	इस मौसम में उनका देर से आना तय है।
10	The presentation is bound to be impressive.	प्रेजेंटेशन प्रभावशाली होना तय है।

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4. Key Differences: “Is Bound to Be” vs Similar Constructions

Construction	Certainty Level	Usage Context	Example
Is bound to be	Very high (95-100%)	Inevitable outcomes	He’s bound to be late.
Is likely to be	Medium (70%)	Probable outcomes	He’s likely to be late.
Will be	Certain (100%)	Definite future	He will be late.

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5. Common Errors & How to Avoid Them

 Incorrect: She is bound be successful.
 Correct: She is bound to be successful.

 Incorrect: Is bound the test to be hard?
 Correct: Is the test bound to be hard?

 Incorrect: They are bound being tired.
 Correct: They are bound to be tired.

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6. Practice Exercises

Section 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. The new restaurant __________ popular.
2. __________ this __________ controversial?
3. You __________ surprised by the results.
4. The journey __________ exhausting.
5. __________ the prices __________ high?

Section 2: Hindi to English Translation

6. इस मौसम में बारिश होना तय है।
7. क्या उनका विवाद होना तय है?
8. तुम्हारा इससे खुश होना तय है।
9. यह फैसला अच्छा होना तय नहीं है।
10. परीक्षा परिणाम शानदार होना तय है।

Section 3: Error Correction

11. She is bound be disappointed.
12. Is bound the meeting to be long?
13. They are bound being successful.
14. This isn’t bound be easy.
15. Are we bound to being late?

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7. Conclusion

“Is bound to be” is essential for expressing inevitable outcomes in English. Remember:

• Always use “to be” after “bound”
• Indicates near-certainty based on circumstances
• Stronger than “likely to be” but less formal than “will be”

For discussing predictable outcomes or natural consequences, this construction is invaluable!