Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] [adv] and it [vb past] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | This result was particularly striking when junctions were considered individually and it became clear that this relationship was at least partly independent of the amount of time spent at the junction , number of vehicles seen and the judgment of estimated risk made at the same time . |
| 2 | The document argued that a school would be more effective in achieving its aims if they were written down and it suggested six possible aims expressed at a high level of generality , for example : to develop lively enquiring minds … ; to acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast-changing world . |
| 3 | Over the next four years , no work of any kind was carried out and it became increasingly apparent that senior officials had decided that The Grange should not be restored after all . |
| 4 | It was said harshly and it hurt . |
| 5 | A radio was turned on and it played music , which I found odd . |
| 6 | Er because the pit bottom was lit up and it meant going down into the dark , an exciting thought for a young fella , er and so off I went and I was put down on one of the faces , as a lad , and said , Right lad , you want to be collier ? |
| 7 | In the process my middle was doubled up and it felt roughly as if somebody were squashing it between two metal plates studded with nails . |