Example sentences of "if they [modal v] give [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I wonder if they 'll give me one on my back while I 'm there ? |
| 2 | I wonder if they 'll give us them , you know . |
| 3 | Some screws were more lenient than others and you learned when you saw who came round to wake you up how much you had to hurry — whether it was one who 'd put you on report if you were one minute late or if they would give you five minutes ' grace . |
| 4 | I asked if they could give me something for the pain . |
| 5 | Gabriel knocked at the door and asked if they could give him a bed for the night and a bite to eat . |
| 6 | You could either ask a gardening friend if they could give you one or you could try and take one yourself . |
| 7 | some members of a band could go out in the evening and pop into a whole bunch of places to ask if they will give them a gig . |
| 8 | ‘ Miss Hatherby says that she can write to the principal of her college when I 'm in the sixth form and see if they can give me a place , ’ Constance said casually when they were sitting on the lawn one afternoon . |
| 9 | If you are having a problem coping at home , you should first get in touch with your local social services department , or your family doctor , to see if they can give you some advice or support . |