Example sentences of "[modal v] be [vb pp] if a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Usually the fish soon desist , their curiosity satisfied , but the fish or snail should be moved if a snail is unduly stressed ; inactive and , literally , withdrawn . |
| 2 | They are , of course , required for the older works in the repertoire and probably in newer story ballets where all ages should be seen if a plot is to have credibility . |
| 3 | Employees should be informed if a company car is included in the compensation package and if it is usual practice to employ a driver . |
| 4 | Currently , a supplement should be paid if a repayment is not made within 30 days of Customs ' receipt of the return . |
| 5 | The loose coupling relation REQUIRES-BINARY-OF should be used if a module requires only the binary of another during a build . |
| 6 | The human element which is so much a part of the informal approach must be standardized if a team is to operate as a unit . |
| 7 | Similarly , choice of the appropriate parts to bolt together must be made if a child is copying a model from the drawings usually supplied with a kit ( involving size , shape and matching ) . |
| 8 | Griffith said that two conditions must be fulfilled if a crack was to propagate . |
| 9 | Customer confidence must be retained if a bank is to operate successfully in the modern world . |
| 10 | Finsbury Park or the Euston Road , but more serious damage could be done if a fatty was seen wearing a bad pair of trainers by the opposing teams ' fashion spotters . |
| 11 | Note that it would be inadvisable to assemble the code directly into the location at which the unit is plugged since data could be lost if a mistake is made when relocating the SRAM . |
| 12 | Members fear more jobs could be lost if a budget decision to cut the jobs and save money is ratified at a special full council meeting tomorrow night . |
| 13 | President Chadli Benjedid , at a March 13 press conference , said that there was no question of dissolving parliament at present , but that this could be considered if a consensus were to emerge on the matter ; legislative elections were due in 1992 but could be brought forward if necessary , and Chadli accepted the possibility of the ruling National Liberation Front ( Front de libération nationale — FLN ) finding itself in a minority after such elections . |
| 14 | Its only significant concession to opponents of abortion was a clause which required parental notification in the case of young women under the age of 18 , although notification could be waived if a doctor concluded that it was not in her best interest . |
| 15 | Charlie Sheen , who will play a dim-witted muscleman in the film , Hot Shots 2 , said : ‘ I 'd be flattered if a spoof was made of one of my movies . ’ |
| 16 | Does * mean necklaces may be worn if a member of staff does not work in high risk areas . |
| 17 | Membership may be given if a writer has had three works recorded for sale to the public which have been released by a recognized recording label lone which is registered in the Music Master catalogue ) . |
| 18 | Such strains would be exacerbated if a trend developed in which young and middle-aged people opted out , only to return to the NHS when they were unable to afford the private premiums in later life . |
| 19 | Edwards agreed last month to sell his stake of 51 per cent of the company 's shares to Knighton for £10m , but that deal would be scuppered if a court rules in favour of Edwards . |
| 20 | It would be appreciated if a reply could be forwarded to this department by Friday 18 December 1992 . |
| 21 | It would be appreciated if a reply could be forwarded to this department by Friday 18 December 1992 . |
| 22 | It would be appreciated if a reply could be forwarded to this department by Friday 18 December 1992 . |
| 23 | The situation would be resolved if a transfusion were required . |
| 24 | This is about the energy that would be released if a hydrogen atom could be totally converted into energy . |
| 25 | an interim award will be made if a defender can meet the obligation either from his own funds or from funds he could dispose of at will . |
| 26 | A suitable message will be displayed to indicate that the volume has been rejected or accepted , or a suitable error message will be generated if a fault has occurred . |
| 27 | They will be waived if a candidate possesses the appropriate non-academic criteria . |
| 28 | The effectiveness of even the best quality locks will be reduced if a door frame is flimsy . |
| 29 | The number of instalments will be reduced if a bill is issued during the year . |
| 30 | The above examples demonstrate what can be done if a ballet is to communicate meaning beyond that of distinguishing between the world of the flesh and that of the spirit . |