C1Englishen.c1.012

Subjunctive: if need be

Structure:

...if need be

Formal equivalent of 'if necessary'. The subjunctive 'be' replaces 'is'.

Example:

We can extend the deadline if need be.

Examples

We can extend the deadline if need be.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "We can extend the deadline if need be."

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