Question

1. The criminal is to be hanged for his crimes.

2. The criminal is going to be hanged for his crimes.

3. The criminal can be hanged for his crimes.

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Does #1 mean #2 or #3?

bobpursley
It means 2, but not three. Number three is just a possibility, the other two are most definite.
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Number 2