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Lets vs let
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zvonka.rink
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Lets vs let
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Hi, I wonder if native speakers would say Lets the show begin or not. I know it should be Let the show begin since this is the subjunctive. Thanx. |
22 Jan 2016
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DLMCPS
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You should think of let �s as let+us. Let �s is a contraction. NES would not say let �s the show begin. Let �s begin the show works because it is the same as let us begin the show. Best wishes, DL
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22 Jan 2016
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Apodo
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Let the show begin! It �s an imperative like: Stop that noise! |
22 Jan 2016
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yanogator
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Apodo is right. It is an imperative, not subjunctive. Bruce |
23 Jan 2016
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FrauSue
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Let the show begin! OR Let �s begin the show! |
23 Jan 2016
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