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Liveinjapan Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

be/are

It is imperative that computer passwords be kept confidential.

Can I replace be by are?

If I can, which word is commonly used?

Thanks
LiJ
  

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You can replace "be" with "are".

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  • You can replace "be" with "are".
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You can replace "be" with "are".
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That replacement doesn't sound right to me.

CJ
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Hi LiJ

Both verb forms are correct. Be or should be (BrE) gives the impression that keeping computer passwords confidential is important to you.

CB
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Subjunctive mood. I prefer "be".
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Thank you all Emotion: big smile

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