Example sentences of "if [pers pn] [modal v] [verb] a [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 | 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 . ’ |
| 7 | In 1981 Seve asked me if I 'd do a few tournaments with him when he came to the States . |
| 8 | ‘ If I could find a few grand . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
| 10 | if she can get a few bottles |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’ |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | ‘ I should appreciate it if you would have a few words with her , unless , of course , you approve of such behaviour . |
| 15 | Why not join our band of Volunteers — even if you can spare a little time you will always be welcome . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
| 18 | ‘ Nevertheless , Mrs Atkins , I would appreciate it if you could answer a few questions down at the station … ’ |
| 19 | I should be grateful if you could answer a few technical queries for me . |
| 20 | Q : Valerie has asked me if you could answer a few questions on her behalf . |
| 21 | All right now that we can do numbers up to thirty one , let's see if we can do a few more dates . |
| 22 | So we 'll get that sorted out and been talking about it I think the best bet is if we can get a few lessons in during the holidays so that when he goes back to school he 'll be more or less up to date . |
| 23 | If we can get a few more accepted under their responsibility so be it . |
| 24 | Yeah put them in the sale , you know I 'm gon na put them in the sale see if we can get a few bob right , pattern first I should imagine . |
| 25 | When my mother and I called on him he said that if we could wait a few days he would find the right frame and have it stove-enamelled black . |
| 26 | If he 'd hit a few bumps in the road , it could have ended up wiping his face out , but he did very , very well . ’ |