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Hojin Ryu Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Meaning.

what is the meaning of this sentence.

"That none be condemned to repeat it"
  

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It's not a complete sentence as it lacks a finite verb. It could follow a main clause, though, and its meaning would be easier to explain if we knew what has been said before it. Be condemned looks like a passive present subjunctive.

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  • It's not a complete sentence as it lacks a finite verb.
  • It could follow a main clause, though, and its meaning would be easier to explain if we knew what has been said before it.
  • Be condemned looks like a passive present subjunctive.
  • This structure is possible after certain verbs such as require, demand and insist.
  • CB
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It's not a complete sentence as it lacks a finite verb. It could follow a main clause, though, and its meaning would be easier to explain if we knew what has been said before it. Be condemned looks like a passive present subjunctive. This structure is possible after certain verbs such as require, demand and insist.

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