... so be sure/make sure it is ready by five o'clock.

[neb090]

We are running late on this order, so be sure it is ready by five o'clock.

In this sentence, is "that" omitted after "sure?" Could I use "make sure" instead of "be sure?" Could both "be sure" and "make sure" be followed by "that clause"?

 

[jutfrank]

We are running late on this order, so be sure it is ready by five o'clock.

In this sentence, is "that" omitted after "sure?"

In a sense, yes. The linking word 'that' is not necessary to make the link, but the link itself is still there nonetheless.

Could I use "make sure" instead of "be sure?"

Yes. In fact, you should, because that's what the speaker means. The phrase 'be sure' is wrong.

Could both "be sure" and "make sure" be followed by "that clause"?

Yes.

You have to tell us where you get the sentences you ask about from, and provide context for us to interpret them.

 

[neb090]

In a sense, yes. The linking word 'that' is not necessary to make the link, but the link itself is still there nonetheless.



Yes. In fact, you should, because that's what the speaker means. The phrase 'be sure' is wrong.



Yes.

You have to tell us where you get the sentences you ask about from, and provide context for us to interpret them.

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You should have told us that in post #1. Please don't make us guess what you're thinking.

The correct answer to that question is 'be'.