Example sentences of "n't [pers pn] [vb infin] a [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Just because the children are easy to please , why should n't I make a bit of effort ? |
| 2 | ‘ Why do n't I have a word with that little sod Ali and see if he can arrange it all ? |
| 3 | But why should n't I have a sense of humour ? ’ |
| 4 | And why the hell should n't I have a penchant for claret ? thought Helen . |
| 5 | And ask them how they 'd answer their children 's inevitable questions , such as ‘ why do n't I have a daddy like the other kids at school ? ’ |
| 6 | Do n't I get a kiss for them sweeties ? |
| 7 | Should n't she get a look in occasionally ? |
| 8 | So why do n't you avoid a lot of unpleasantness and unlock the door ? ’ |
| 9 | Why do n't you do a drawing for Grandpa ? |
| 10 | ‘ Steve McQueen 's really groovy , Mom — ca n't you make a picture with him ? ’ |
| 11 | ‘ Why do n't you make a pamphlet of all this work ? |
| 12 | Could n't you make a sort of sponge cake with it ? |
| 13 | " Do n't you want a cup of tea ? " |
| 14 | Do n't you give a shit about security ? ’ |
| 15 | Mama , wo n't you give a luncheon for my friends ? |
| 16 | Well , we do n't mind helping out readers , but do n't you think a brochure of forthcoming events including details on the vibrant club scene would be a handy item to send out to similar inquiring minds ? |
| 17 | ‘ Do n't you have a sense of humour ? ’ |
| 18 | Why do n't you have a go at making them too ! |
| 19 | Why do n't you have a try of this ? |
| 20 | Look , why do n't you have a chat with Philip ? |
| 21 | ‘ Why did n't you have a shower before dinner ? |
| 22 | Why do n't you have a look at the manuscript while I get dinner on ? ’ |
| 23 | Why do n't you have a brood of your own ? ’ |
| 24 | Wo n't you have a piece of fudge ? |
| 25 | ‘ I 'm sorry to intrude on your personal affairs , Miss Pargeter , but did n't you have an affair with David Parkin ? ’ |
| 26 | ‘ Why did n't you become an actor like your dad ? ’ |
| 27 | Do n't you know a list of every time is marked W F S in a diamond . |
| 28 | ‘ Ca n't you find an excuse for us to be alone together , Harry ? ’ she asked . |
| 29 | Why do n't you save a bit of money by firing that debt advisor in the Council and funnel all them to the debt advice bureau outside in the regular way ? |
| 30 | And the and the clock , wo n't you need a clock for tomorrow ? |