Example sentences of "[modal v] [adv] [pron] [adv] [vb infin] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She said : ‘ This is very grand , Barbara , but should n't we just go to the rooms that you use ? ’ |
| 2 | ‘ Could n't we just apply for a long-term permit for him now ? ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Why could n't you just stay in the back of beyond ? ’ she said . |
| 4 | Why could n't he just talk about it reasonably ? |
| 5 | Why could n't he just get over her ? |
| 6 | ‘ Would n't you rather meet in the lobby ? ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Would n't you rather sleep in a room ? |
| 8 | ‘ Would n't you rather go for a ride this afternoon ? ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Would n't you rather wait until tomorrow ? |
| 10 | Would n't you just kill for another piece of bread ? |
| 11 | Er , why ca n't they just look at , er do a means test for child benefit ? |
| 12 | ‘ Ca n't we just seize on each other . |
| 13 | ‘ Ca n't you just relax for a minute , Alison . |
| 14 | Why ca n't you even speak to me ? " |
| 15 | ‘ Ca n't you even look after the bloody shop ? |
| 16 | ‘ Ca n't you ever think about anything but correcting grammar ? ’ |
| 17 | Why ca n't I ever behave like the person I want to be ? |