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Persian Learner Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Subjunctive mood

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To conclude, although global warming is a serious issue, there are steps that governments and individuals can take to reduce its effects. If we are to save our planet, it is important that this is treated as a priority for all concerned.

Should it not be "...this be treated..."?

  

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"? Alas, the mandative construction (You say 'subjunctive') is losing ground. I would certainly have written it 'be', not 'is'.

— CalifJim

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  • Alas, the mandative construction (You say 'subjunctive') is losing ground.
  • I would certainly have written it 'be', not 'is'.
  • (< Remember this construction?
  • ) I'm told that American English is more conservative than British English, so Americans are more likely to prefer 'be'; nevertheless, even Americans are forgetting the 'good old ways' in which our 'ancestors' used to write.
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Persian LearnerShould it not be "...this be treated..."?

Alas, the mandative construction (You say 'subjunctive') is losing ground.

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