Example sentences of "[noun sg] why [pron] [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ There is no indication why she did it . |
| 2 | ‘ I 'll ask Davide why he likes him . |
| 3 | You know erm I ca n't understand to this day why he did it . |
| 4 | I th I think that 's just vanity why they wear it . |
| 5 | ‘ In every speech I make , I try to communicate to the audience why I think they should bother to listen to what I 've got to say , ’ he told delegates over a video link between London and Torquay . |
| 6 | For example , some respondents in Phoenix 's ( 1991 ) study of white and Afro-Caribbean mothers aged under 20 pointed to their increased control of household resources as one reason why they felt they fared better economically by staying single . |
| 7 | ‘ Perhaps there was some other reason why they called you . ’ |
| 8 | It was not long since every family of considerable substance was haunted by a spirit they called Browny , which did several sorts of work and this was the reason why they gave him offerings on what was called Browny 's stone . |
| 9 | ‘ They gave me no specific reason why they stopped me and I am just worried they could stop any innocent people , ’ he said . |
| 10 | That 's the only reason why we did it . |
| 11 | The reason why we consider it important to have a specialist day care centre for sufferers of dementia is because of the following areas which can cause tremendous problems in a " NORMAL " situation but the specialist unit will be trained to respond in a very positive way : a Mood changes b Individual capabilities c Higher level of care required for the moderate to severely demented clients d Creates a greater depth of security through familiarity and able to get to know the client e Positive attitudes towards dementia f Clients with a severe dementia may require 2 carers g Greater stimulation in the appropriate surroundings creates greater awareness in the home environment h A place where the clients can be " NORMAL " i Helps reduce the possibility of the clients becoming apathetic Time to spend with a group and work at their own pace k Not creating a ghetto but creating a positive environment where they can get the most out of their lives — improve their quality of life I Gives them confidence m On-going deterioration can be catered for , eg feeding , toileting and many other problems The specialist day care centre is only a part of a flexible range of services available to dementia sufferers in the community . |
| 12 | One reason why we find it so hard to understand the development of form may be that we do not make machines that develop : often , we understand biological phenomena only when we have invented machines with similar properties . |
| 13 | Sometimes parents fail to give the true reason why something upsets them because they think the youngster is not old enough to know about such things . |
| 14 | I think that 's part of the reason why she said you 've got your hands full . |
| 15 | This investigation , extending over three months , has failed to provide any clue to the present whereabouts of the subject or to suggest any immediate reason why she left her home and family … |
| 16 | I can think of no reason why she did it . |
| 17 | This is what Alexander experienced and is the very reason why it took him so long to sort out the problem with his voice . |
| 18 | A : hello Mr Parkin this is Guy Cook here B : yes A : er do you remember um sending us a er an estimate for electrical repairs * for a hundred and fifty pounds * well I 've er just had a word with the Electricity Board with an engineer called Mr Golding and he tells me that the er the list of jobs you gave us unless there 's any special circumstances should not be more than around one hundred pounds B : oh * A : well he said he 'd have to look at it of course but er is there some special reason why you thought it would cost more A : well would you be prepared to do it for the price he quoted B : no A : well why not B : I ca n't afford it not with my wages and overheads £ I have A : well £ why should I pay an extra fifty pounds if I can get it done cheaper * B : well if you can do that * do |
| 19 | ‘ I suppose this is the real reason why you wanted me to come to your party ? ’ she asked . |
| 20 | Yes , I can see , Bill , that the reason why you invited me today is that I am Mr Clean , not being a Local Authority Councillor of any shape or hue erm and I seem to remember |
| 21 | Do you think that was the reason why you missed it ? write it down . |
| 22 | I 've got I did have the other one , Crossroads , but the reason why I had it was because Dave was in the house and he had it . |
| 23 | However , whatever , the reason why I mention it , I do notice that Green Peace are thinking of , perhaps some members saw it in the press , did you , that Green Peace are making a formal complaint to the European Commission about switching from de-sulphurisation to importing low sulphur coal , and it may be something that we should focus in on as well . |
| 24 | I like the Doc Marten shoes cos they 're hard , that 's the only reason why I like them so if you 're having a fight . |
| 25 | That was another reason why I feel I let her down so much . |
| 26 | Which was partly the reason why I wanted it serviced , it |
| 27 | That is an added reason why I think we took such a mistaken view in a situation where it is clear that the Ibos are the brains of the establishment and will always remain in a position of effective leadership when there is no state of war . |
| 28 | In one way I regret it , which is a reason why I think I should have started playing professionally later on . |
| 29 | The reason why I think it important to distinguish between the two is that the principle of embellishment entails deviation in a single direction — that of elevation and elaboration — and for the purpose of achieving an emotive effect — that of dignity , sublimity and so forth . |
| 30 | Yes , erm I ca n't give you a reason why I think it 's important though . |