Example sentences of "if they [modal v] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Contact your insurance company to see if they 'll offer a discount for customers with burglar alarms . |
2 | Yes , she has got some tickets , a , she 's made some and erm hoping those who ca n't come will buy ticket at least , but if they would bring a bottle you know , something for the prizes er erm they do n't pay for coffee , biscuit . |
3 | He introduced his father , a tubby , good-natured little man , and asked them if they would like a lift into Plymouth . |
4 | One morning a carter and his son were delivering a load of firewood and Grandmother asked if they would like a slice of pudding before they left . |
5 | Twenty thousand rupees it would cost , but the extension worker said the government would pay for it if they could register a co-operative . |
6 | I asked the probation department if they could arrange a visit as it did n't look like anyone else was going to . |
7 | But I 'm sure if they could make a profit they would . |
8 | Viewers were asked if they could put a name to the voice of the kidnapper , a fairly distinctive voice with a softish Yorkshire accent . |
9 | This involved taking apart any statements made by known offenders and seeing if they could pinpoint a flaw somewhere along the line . |
10 | Sponsored roundabout signs will not be allowed if they could cause a traffic hazard . |
11 | You could use some of the dry transfer lettering that is available from most art shops , or ask your local framer or photographer if they could recommend a calligrapher to you . |
12 | The children looked all along the bank to see if they could find a boat . |
13 | The effect of the decision was to give women the choice of an abortion during the first six months of pregnancy if they could find a doctor to carry it out , and it came to have enormous symbolic importance for feminists . |
14 | If they could find a cure for the common cold . |
15 | ‘ I knew you was n't one of his usual harem — none of that lot look as if they could boil a kettle , never mind an egg . |
16 | In principle , mergers can be referred to the MMC if they will create a firm with a 25 per cent market share or if they involve assets of over 30 million . |
17 | It 's important for the younger people who are waiting to see if they will get a pension when they retire . |
18 | Parasites are not accustomed to exerting themselves if they can coerce a stand-in . |
19 | For example , it would be interesting to know how far they would be prepared to deliver service to frail old people who present particular problems , if they can make a living with easier clients . |
20 | They will also be showered with gifts like top-of-the-range Mercedes cars and luxury apartments if they can spring a World Cup upset and beat England for the first time . |
21 | Also ask if they can arrange a visit from their sales representative . |
22 | If they can get a foothold in Europe they will have the chance to be bigger and better . |
23 | So if they can find a way at working with one another and realizing that this is their life ! |
24 | Planners will today be told to see if they can find a way to close a vital Nottingham City Centre link road without causing major traffic problems . |
25 | Also while in the club shop I NEARLY did ask if they 'd personalise a shirt with MUNICH 58 , I was THIS CLOSE … |
26 | Mick Jagger , David Mellor , Michael Winner , and many other middle-aged , ego-tripping men who look as if they 'd need a Zimmer frame to get a leg-up and a miracle to get it over . |
27 | They fell apart , breathing fiercely , as if they 'd run a race . |
28 | We had some extremely hot gear lying around so we asked them if they 'd have a go at getting rid of it for us out of town where it maybe would have cooled down somewhat . |
29 | Wonder if they 'd accept a parrot with it . |