Example sentences of "[adj] decide [subord] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lastly , it is often almost impossible to decide whether a terrace is marine or subaerial , for the form itself is not conclusive and there is so often a complete lack of deposits on it . |
| 2 | But they vary considerably in their anatomy and , as is often the case when considering the simpler members of a group , it is sometimes difficult to decide whether a characteristic represents a truly primitive survival or is secondarily reduced to suit a particular way of life . |
| 3 | In many other cases it may be difficult to decide whether a signal is or is not deceptive ; but if the signal concerns something over which the animals are competing , it may evolve by an arms race of deception and the discovery of deception ; but if it concerns something over which the animals are co-operating , it may evolve to become more accurately informative . |
| 4 | Sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether a statement relates only to the future and therefore can not infringe section 14 or whether on the other hand it relates partly or entirely to some past or present fact . |
| 5 | There are times when it is difficult to decide whether a syllable or word has one or two lengthened segments , if it is the vowel or the consonant that is lengthened , or both . |