Example sentences of "if [pers pn] [vb mod] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Well , I think if I can clarify small print . |
2 | And er after a time , they wanted to know if I 'd take complete charge and I said well yes I said , but what are the men gon na think ? |
3 | I would n't mind doing that , if there was , if I could do secondary teaching . |
4 | It 's about er ten years ago nearly that I er stopped being a teacher and when I was a teacher er up having to do assemblies er it was always something that I did with great reluctance and er was er pleased if I could get other people to do it er it seems rather odd then er that I 've actually said yes coming to do er an assembly here today and it 's perhaps a sign of mental instability on my part . |
5 | Okay if I could say good evening and welcome to the theatre this evening the reason the meeting has been convened this evening quite clearly is part of the process and art structure for Harlow having undertaken by the Council , the Playhouse is keen as it says quite clearly on the leaflet is to get the publics view on how best to plan this programme and it 's , and facilities for the future . |
6 | There is the er the other way of looking at this that you can either change the er sort of C O balance or you can give her some clerical time , because if she can identify clerical work I mean like Diane |
7 | So I mean if she can get set nights , she wo n't get in this term anyway I presume all the places will have gone . |
8 | She paused , biting her lip while wondering if she should repeat other comments made by the Chinese . |
9 | When , in 1979 , Sir Nicholas Henderson was posted to Washington and within two weeks of moving was told that the new Prime Minister , Margaret Thatcher , was to visit , Mary Henderson wasted no time in asking Laura if she could supply certain fabrics at cost price with immediate delivery ; Laura naturally obliged . |
10 | But then if she could get set nights . |
11 | I append a list of the 15 drawings that we should like to borrow , and should be grateful if you would assign individual values to them so that I may arrange for them to be covered by government indemnity while in our care . |
12 | If you would like additional copies of the leaflet , or have any enquiries about the scheme please do not hesitate to contact me at the Council offices . |
13 | If you would like regular information about our programme , why not join our free mailing list . |
14 | If you can show genuine enthusiasm for the company the interviewer will be reassured that you will stay a reasonable time with the firm and not be constantly on the lookout for something better . |
15 | Help us if you can says loyal soccer fan |
16 | Built-in furniture-window seats , wall units all down one wall — will always take up less space than free ‘ floating ’ pieces and if you can manage good storage space under a window seat or built-in seating around a wall so much the better . |
17 | If you can tell big porkies on the telly |
18 | If you can tell old Clough he 's going down soon |
19 | When searching for the right adjective , bear in mind that your effect on the reader will be stronger if you can create physical sensation , if you can make the reader conjure up a colour , a texture , a smell or a sound , rather than using a word like ‘ soothing ’ , or ‘ lovely ’ or ( worst of all ) ‘ evocative ’ . |
20 | If you can if you can handle simple equations , you get the answer . |
21 | If you can see puzzled faces , ask people whether you 've expressed your message clearly enough . |
22 | If you can find good quality second-hand things in good condition as I did , it works out to be a real saving . ’ |
23 | If you can knit double jacquard on your machine , this makes a gorgeous garment and is particularly useful for larger sizes as it is just that little bit firmer but can still be very light and floating . |
24 | If you can muster superior strength , you can impose your way of thinking on others — even if they do n't like-what you do or the way you do it . |
25 | Usually , I know exactly what I want , but it is much better if you can get other people to do it and let them take the credit . |
26 | ( If you can provide free biscuits or food at the first meeting it may encourage a few more to come ! ) |
27 | If you can understand characteristic curves and have an understanding of what 's happening mathematically or chemically it will help . |
28 | If you can understand characteristic curves and have an understanding of what 's happening mathematically or chemically it will help . |
29 | If you can afford private treatment , or you have medical insurance cover to pay for it , you may prefer to take on a full treatment programme with the specialist physiotherapist . |
30 | Of course , if you can afford full double-glazing then you have no problems , and it does actually add value to a property , providing it is in a style sympathetic to the house itself . |