Example sentences of "ask [pron] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But ask me the same question tomorrow and I could give a whole litany of things . |
| 2 | At er well this week you sort of look back and say yeah but erm in about ten years time if you come and ask me the same question I would be able be in a better position to give you an answer . |
| 3 | we 'll phone Chris and Keith and ask them the best time for us to go when the kids are not there , and she 'll tell us |
| 4 | three questions later they ask them the very question they just answered |
| 5 | Here he was able to stand back from the onrush of western man and ask himself the real questions of life and meaning ; get his young life , full and successful as it had been , into perspective . |
| 6 | Well ask him the next time you see him . |
| 7 | I ask what the charming little wooden shed down the track is for — tools and things ? |
| 8 | Before you take off , ask yourself the following questions . |
| 9 | Once you understand the basics of what the technology can provide you need to carefully consider your own situation and ask yourself the following questions : |
| 10 | For example , ask yourself the following questions : When you walk along the street , do you walk decisively with your head up , looking around you ? |
| 11 | For example , ask yourself the following questions : When you walk down the street , do you walk |
| 12 | To sum up , then , when planning to persuade ask yourself the following : |
| 13 | For the moment , ask yourself the following questions . |
| 14 | Always check the final composition before the photograph is taken and ask yourself the following questions : |
| 15 | So ask yourself the following questions beforehand : • How long are you likely to be out for ? • How many bottles and nappies does your baby manage to get through in that time ? • Is there going to be somewhere you can change him ( even the car ) and/or breastfeed him comfortably , or warm a bottle if necessary ? • Is it likely to rain ( you 'll need a wet-weather cover ) , be very hot ( sun cream and a hat ) , or cold ( extra layers , hat and gloves ) ? |
| 16 | Alcoholics Anonymous ( who should know ) in their Pamphlet " Are you an alcoholic ? " say that a Positive answer to any four of the following questions indicates cause for concern : To answer this question ( " Are you an alcoholic ? " ) ask yourself the following questioned and answer them as honestly as you can . |
| 17 | Before splashing out on a travel cot , ask yourself the following questions to make sure you buy one that really going to do the job you want it to : |
| 18 | If you are not quite sure of the sort of kitchen that will best suit you , ask yourself the following ; questions : |
| 19 | If you have not really thought how you could improve your space , or ca n't quite place what is wrong , ask yourself the following questions : |
| 20 | Late that night I ask myself the age-old question . |
| 21 | Do n't ask me why , I often ask myself the same question ! |