Example sentences of "if [pers pn] [modal v] [verb] [art] [det] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ If I might say a few words , Headmaster , on that , ’ put in Glenda Grower ( History , French and World Religions if absolutely pressed ) . |
2 | As the start of the season is very close I wonder if I may make a few points for other readers to think about ? |
3 | If I can clarify a few points . |
4 | Yes , well if I can do a few two ounces worth I put them all together and then Adam can give her a little bit . |
5 | Well , I may send a telegram if I can work a few days off at Athens . |
6 | Will it help Barry if if I can use the same to actually ask him if ? |
7 | I 've 'ad this idea for a long time an' if I can get a few customers , we 'll be able ter buy some extra food an' we 'll be able to rent a better 'ouse , with good strong doors not like these rotten ones . ’ |
8 | Let's see if I can get the same then |
9 | In 1981 Seve asked me if I 'd do a few tournaments with him when he came to the States . |
10 | If I could produce the same effect on other people as Louis Armstrong does with that song , then I 'd be really happy . |
11 | ‘ If I could find a few grand . ’ |
12 | ‘ If I could have a few minutes — let's say half an hour — to think it over and make some notes , I daresay we 'll be as right as a snail 's whisker . ’ |
13 | ‘ If I could have the same result again , I would be delighted , ’ said Yorath after naming his squad for the November 18 game . |
14 | if she can get a few bottles |
15 | Soon she realised that he was singing her praises to his friends , because other similar garden owners rang her up and asked her if she could do a few hours for them too . |
16 | The coroner then asked Mrs James if she could recognise the same man in court . |
17 | If she could get the same amount for her flat , then that would cover the mortgage . |
18 | ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’ |
19 | With the help of System Three Scotland we have developed the questionnaire which is attached and we would be very grateful if you would take a little time to complete it . |
20 | ‘ I should appreciate it if you would have a few words with her , unless , of course , you approve of such behaviour . |
21 | If you must , then you ca n't do better than to buy a plastic ‘ Snake ’ ; but we doubt if you 'll have the same degree of reverence for it as for our other suggestions in nylon . |
22 | Why not join our band of Volunteers — even if you can spare a little time you will always be welcome . |
23 | But it 's , we 've got to get them motivated and I 'm asking today , you know , we need more help and if you can spare a few hours a week it would be more than appreciated . |
24 | ‘ I think she 's got the attribute that every good cook should have — if you can do a few things really well , stay with those rather than attempt the impossible . ’ |
25 | ‘ Nevertheless , Mrs Atkins , I would appreciate it if you could answer a few questions down at the station … ’ |
26 | I should be grateful if you could answer a few technical queries for me . |
27 | Q : Valerie has asked me if you could answer a few questions on her behalf . |
28 | I went to change me poll tax and er I says to her , I says , I should be court to Monday oh she says you 've got a fifteen pound court thing , I says aye , she says oh well that 's fifteen pound , I says it 's not cos I 'm not paying it I says I 'm not paying the fifteen pound to the court , I says , I says how come last year I did n't pay right round to February last year I said and yet I , your last payment 's next month , you know , she said oh well they 're stricter this year she says , she , if you 'd pay the half year you 'd of been alright |
29 | All right now that we can do numbers up to thirty one , let's see if we can do a few more dates . |
30 | Ok , only I have n't got time today , if we can do the that today look , might as well get done really . |