Veronica 222 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
to be
if the facts be proved to your satisfaction... I don't understand why "be" but not "are"??
Top answer
It is an older form of the subjunctive in a conditional clause.
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It is an older form of the subjunctive in a conditional clause.
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Mister MicawberIt is an older form of the subjunctive in a conditional clause.Yes, there is an extra degree of uncertainty when you use "be" instead of "are." Maybe the person speaking doubted that the facts actually wouldbe proved to satisfaction.
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