C1Englishen.c1.010

Subjunctive: be that as it may

Structure:

Be that as it may, + main clause

A formal concessive marker meaning 'even if that is true'. Uses the base form 'be' (subjunctive).

Example:

Be that as it may, we still need to find a solution.

Examples

Be that as it may, we still need to find a solution.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Be that as it may, we still need to find a solution."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes