Be advised

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I saw the following in my email:Please be advised that we’ve scheduled some network maintenance with the Data Communications department on Tuesday 30th August 2016 from 6pm onwards. It is anticipated that this will be no longer than 1 hour.Why part of speech does " be advised" belong to ? And when to use this type of construction? I always get confused by " to be" and " being" in my own speech and writing?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

JigneshbharatiWhy part of speech does " be advised" belong to ?

It is an imperative verb.

Jigneshbharati · Answer

How do we know it is an imperative sentence and not subjunctive?please give a rule or logic to decide the correct type of sentence.

Mister Micawber · Answer

JigneshbharatiHow do we know it is an imperative sentence and not subjunctive?

An imperative has no overt subject. Subjunctives appear mostly in conditional sentences. The two moods are not closely related and not easily confused.

CalifJim · Answer

JigneshbharatiHow do we know it is an imperative sentence and not subjunctive? Please give a rule or logic to decide the correct type of sentence.

Imperatives, affirmative and negative.

Be quiet!
Be ready at 10 am.
Please be here by noon.
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Don't be ridiculous!
Don't be such a fool!
Don't be late!
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Subjunctives (Mandative constructions), affirmative and negative.

I insist that you be here by noon.
She demanded that we be ready by 7 pm.
It is recommended that you be prepared to audition by Monday.

It's important that Henry be more attentive to details.
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She suggested that we not be shy about asking questions.
They prefer that you not be seen there for now.
We demand that he not be treated so unjustly.

It's imperative that Henry not be present at their wedding.

CJ

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