Example sentences of "[modal v] n't he [vb infin] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fair enough , she thought , why should n't he work on and ‘ settle the young gentleman ’ ? |
| 2 | Why could n't he walk off and leave the Doctor ? |
| 3 | Why could n't he rise up and assert himself , shout at her , curse her , take off a great belt with a brazen buckle on it , like some muscular labouring man and beat hell out of her ? |
| 4 | Could n't he get down ? ’ |
| 5 | If he really wants to ensure that ring-rustiness does n't get him this time and given his limited comeback action , would n't he seek more serious preparatory work than dressing up as Santa Claus , albeit for charity ? |
| 6 | Why ca n't he clear up his spots ? |
| 7 | Ca n't he go somewhere else ? |
| 8 | Well why ca n't he come round here ? |
| 9 | ‘ Wo n't he kick up a fuss when he discovers they 've gone ? ’ |