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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Let it be forgotten

"Let it be forgotten."

Who let it be forgotten?

In other words, what is the subject?

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Hi, 'Let' used like this introduces an imperative. Look at meaning 3b. com/dictionary/let Here's a graphic example.

  • Hi, 'Let' used like this introduces an imperative.
  • Look at meaning 3b.
  • com/dictionary/let Here's a graphic example.
  • '.
  • ' You can think of the former s an active-voice imperative, and the latter as a passive-voice imperative.
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Hi,
'Let' used like this introduces an imperative.

Look at meaning 3b.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let

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Thank you very much, sir.
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Hi,

You're welcome.

A polite 'Thank you' is appreciated, but please don't call me 'sir'.
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I shall certainly comply with your request.

I had to chuckle a bit, for I have also been admonished at another grammar helpline for using respectful terms in referring to

people who answer my questions. They objected if I wrote something like "I agree with Teacher Washington's answer" or

"the moderator's answer was excellent."

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