English Language & Usage Asked on November 4, 2020
Is Please be advised an imperative passive, or rather advised is an adjective?
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Please be cautious/aware/vigilant - adjectives. They can all be preceded by "very" but the passive agent, e.g. "by me" cannot be inserted.
Please be very cautious/aware/vigilant
*Please be cautious/aware/vigilant by me
Please be advised - passive form, past participle. "Very" cannot be added and passive agent, e.g. "by me" can be inserted.
*Please be very advised
Please be advised by me.
Correct answer by Greybeard on November 4, 2020
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