Example sentences of "to tell [pers pn] [Wh adv] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ In that case , you 'll be able to tell me where this look-alike woman is . |
| 2 | ‘ Marjorie , you were about to tell me why this project annoys you more than any other project ever has . |
| 3 | Then you 'll be able to tell me how much money your rather brilliant father made altogether today . ’ |
| 4 | Later she phoned to tell me how much lighter she felt , as if a burden had somehow been lifted from her shoulders . |
| 5 | ‘ I suppose you want me to tell you how many spelling mistakes he 's made . ’ |
| 6 | And when you were in suitably softened mood I was going to tell you how this time I 'd found what I 'd really been looking for all my life . ’ |
| 7 | Harry would often call his son in New York to tell him how much money the film was making in various cities , while Lillian phoned local LA cinemas to see how long the ticket queues were . |
| 8 | I hope that the Minister will be able to tell us why that change took place . |
| 9 | In the light of that enthusiasm is the present Financial Secretary able to tell us how many employee share ownership trusts have been set up under the statutory provisions ? |