Example sentences of "can [pers pn] [vb infin] your [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ Oh Mrs Lyon , Can I marry your daughter ? ’ |
2 | Since only in the way I live can I spread your word |
3 | Can I hope your shiver means you 're aware of me and what I have in mind for our entertainment tonight ? ’ |
4 | Can I break your computer ? |
5 | Can , can I can I feel your leg ? |
6 | Can I wash your fingers |
7 | Can I borrow your spoon Lucy ? |
8 | Can I borrow your briefcase ? |
9 | Can I borrow your paintbrush ? |
10 | ‘ George — can I borrow your phone ? ’ |
11 | ‘ Can I borrow your computer ? ’ |
12 | Why do n't you come to English this afternoon , can I borrow your notes ? |
13 | Can I borrow your photocopier please ? |
14 | Can I borrow your thingamajig ? |
15 | Can I borrow your writing device ? |
16 | Can I borrow your ashtray ? |
17 | Can I borrow your ruler ? |
18 | Can I borrow your cardigan ? |
19 | Can I move your violin music Christopher ? |
20 | ‘ Can I carry your bag , mister ? ’ |
21 | This appeared in the press on 22nd May 1987 as a full-page photograph of a schoolboy ( Jack ? ) and schoolgirl ( Jill ? ) , with him saying to her , ‘ Can I carry your books home from school ? ’ , and her replying glumly , ‘ No , I have n't got any . ’ |
22 | Can I carry your parcels ? ’ |
23 | Can I advise your planning to take this particular debate . |
24 | Can I draw your attention to a matter of confusion on Thursday , 21 November ? |
25 | In your workbook can I draw your attention to page seventeen . |
26 | Erm can I draw your attention to er Mr 's closing remarks . |
27 | Commenting on the process of communication can again help : ‘ Can I join your conversation ? ’ , |
28 | It was encouraging to be asked by one small enthusiast ‘ When I get a Lady can I join your class ? ’ |
29 | Or you get Sam going can I play your gameboy ? |
30 | Can I enquire your husband 's date of birth please ? |