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Lcchang Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

it is expected that...

It is expected that one be nervous meeting one's boss for the first time.

I wonder if an auxiliary word "should" is omitted before "be nervous". Please advise.

LC
  

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Lcchang It is expected that one be nervous meeting one's boss for the first time. I wonder if an auxiliary word " should " is omitted before " be nervous" . Please advise.

— Philip

  • Lcchang It is expected that one be nervous meeting one's boss for the first time.
  • I wonder if an auxiliary word " should " is omitted before " be nervous" .
  • Please advise.
  • LC In today's usage, the sentence is correct.
  • "should" or "might" can be included before 'be nervous' without change of meaning.
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LcchangIt is expected that one be nervous meeting one's boss for the first time.

I wonder if an auxiliary word "should" is omitted before "be nervous". Please advise.

LC
In today's usage, the sentence is corre
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