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Teo Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

If you don't be quiet, you can...

What does 'if you don't be quiet' mean?

Does it mean 'if you don't want to be quiet'?

Thank you very much for your reply.
  

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It means "If you aren't quiet", implying "If you don't obey the command to be quiet". This structure is not really grammatical, even though you will occasionally hear it. CJ

— CalifJim

  • It means "If you aren't quiet", implying "If you don't obey the command to be quiet".
  • This structure is not really grammatical, even though you will occasionally hear it.
  • CJ
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It means "If you aren't quiet", implying "If you don't obey the command to be quiet".
This structure is not really grammatical, even though you will occasionally hear it.

CJ
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