Example sentences of "[noun] why [pron] [verb] [pers pn] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 If you find certain aspects of school work difficult , do n't just give up ; ask your teachers why they think you find it hard , and how you can begin to cope a bit better .
2 For example , some respondents in Phoenix 's ( 1991 ) study of white and Afro-Caribbean mothers aged under 20 pointed to their increased control of household resources as one reason why they felt they fared better economically by staying single .
3 I think that 's part of the reason why she said you 've got your hands full .
4 ‘ I suppose this is the real reason why you wanted me to come to your party ? ’ she asked .
5 That was another reason why I feel I let her down so much .
6 Which was partly the reason why I wanted it serviced , it
7 That is an added reason why I think we took such a mistaken view in a situation where it is clear that the Ibos are the brains of the establishment and will always remain in a position of effective leadership when there is no state of war .
8 ‘ Oh , there are a thousand reasons why I wanted them to wait . ’
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