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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Uses of should
Hi, I'm studying english grammar on my own and I have doubts:
1) It's essential that everyone should be here on time
2) It's essential that everyone is here on time.
Are both correct? Because I would use the second one and it's the first time I see this use of should. Thanks!
1) It's essential that everyone should be here on time
2) It's essential that everyone is here on time.
Are both correct? Because I would use the second one and it's the first time I see this use of should. Thanks!
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Anonymous Are both correct? Now, yes. Anonymous it's the first time I see this use of should.
- Anonymous Are both correct?
- Now, yes.
- Anonymous it's the first time I see this use of should.
- Using '(should) be' is more formal and in olden days was the required form to use after 'it is essential/required/suggested/commanded/etc.
- ' Nowadays, #2 (with 'is') is also widely used and accepted.
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AnonymousAre both correct?Now, yes.
Anonymousit's the first time I see this use of should.Using '(should) be' is more formal and in olden days was the required form to use after 'it is essential/required/suggested/commanded/etc. that...' Nowadays, #2 (with 'is') is also widely used and accepted.
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AnonymousI'm studying english grammar on my ownNote that English should have an initial capital letter.
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