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Taka Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

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Spiritual life seems to parallel natural diamond formation. We have all probably seen the miracle of people under extreme pressure, be it physical, emotional, or moral, developing a new and shining strength.

Which does 'it' refer to?

(1) the miracle
(2) under extreme pressure
(3) strength
  

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" (ps - em o tional)

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The "it" refers to the "extreme pressure."

(ps - emotional)
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"be it physical, emotional, or moral" = "which can be physical, emotional, or moral" ??????

"be it...", should we imitate this pattern??
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Hi,

be it physical, emotional, or moral" = "which can be physical, emotional, or moral" ??????

"be it...", should we imitate this pattern??

More accurately, it's short for something like whether it be (ie is) physical, emotional, or moral.

Should we imitatate this p
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CliveMore accurately, it's short for something like whether it be (ie is) physical, emotional, or moral.

Should we imitatate this pattern?? No reason not to. It has a slightly formal tone, a phrase that would be nice in a speech, for example.

It's very helpful. Thank you!!!
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Grammar GeekThe "it" refers to the "extreme pressure."
Good. Same as my interpretation; my book says it's (3), which I thought was strange.
Grammar Geek(ps - emotional)
I fixed it. Thanks.

p.s- I just forgot to delete 'under' of (2) 'under extreme pressure'. It's my mistake.
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