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Ferdis Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Subjunctive?
Are these sentences correct?
This lifts the restriction that the variable 'x' be greater than zero. (must/should be? is?)
Regardless whether the source be legal or not, this is so. (is legal?)
If so, are these subjunctive moods or some other form?
This lifts the restriction that the variable 'x' be greater than zero. (must/should be? is?)
Regardless whether the source be legal or not, this is so. (is legal?)
If so, are these subjunctive moods or some other form?
Top answer
Yes, they are subjunctive with 'be', but these structures are rapidly giving way to the indicative nowadays.
- Yes, they are subjunctive with 'be', but these structures are rapidly giving way to the indicative nowadays.
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Yes, they are subjunctive with 'be', but these structures are rapidly giving way to the indicative nowadays.
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