Consider these two sentences when some is gonna demonstrate the plan:
- Here is the plan
- Here be the plan
What is the difference between them? Is the second sentence grammatically ok?
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The second sentence is grammatically incorrect. – Jeff Morrow Jul 29 '21 at 10:16
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@JavaLatte - I think the 'be' usage here is a bit more modern? – Michael Harvey Jul 29 '21 at 10:20
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@MichaelHarvey I't take your word for it. Modern passed me by a long time ago. – JavaLatte Jul 29 '21 at 10:23
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@JavaLatte I hesitate to call it 2020s 'jive talk'. – Michael Harvey Jul 29 '21 at 10:24
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The difference is that 'be' for 'is' (and, also, 'gonna' for 'going to') are street talk, slang, informal, and not standard English. Avoid them in formal writing, school work, etc.
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