Example sentences of "which [is] [adv] so " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once that is recognized it becomes quite obvious that the concept of man as a mythical universal being , born free and equal , which is today so popular among intellectuals and slogan-spouting politicians in all parts of the world is not shared by humanity at large . |
| 2 | I am merely asking for an extension of the logic which is already so well known to Marsham street . |
| 3 | Just round the corner is Perry 's , an establishment which is frequently so crowded the council is taking action to reduce numbers . |
| 4 | To take a particular instance , we have seen that the form of question with how ? is associated with predicate qualifiers but not with clausal adjectives , and also that the verb believe will only be compatible with the clausal adjective ; it follows that the second part of the exchange in ( 70 ) should be odd or ungrammatical , which is indeed so : ( 70 ) LECTURER : The Venetians believed their proposals generous … ( interrupted by sound of electric drill next door ) MEMBER OF AUDIENCE : * How did the Venetians believe the proposals ? |
| 5 | Much of this picture has been surmised from the pioneering excavation of Old Hangleton by Mr Holden : surprisingly , given the common image of medieval squalor , there was none of the rubbish which is usually so rich a ground for archaeologists . |
| 6 | She could certainly be tidier around the apartment , which is usually so spick and span when she arrives . |
| 7 | A further characteristic which is perhaps so obvious that it is rarely remarked on , is that farming is a skilled occupation . |
| 8 | Which is more so is n't it ? |
| 9 | The concept of political freedom , which is now so frequently bandied around by the coiners of political slogans , was , so far as we know , first developed in Athens in the fourth century BC where at least two-thirds of the population had the status of chattel slaves . |
| 10 | And I think it is , we would all agree , that it is essential that an agreement which is acceptable to all sides is reached , and I 'm sure that it 's going to be because let us not forget that we 're not in business to remain in perpetual opposition if we are to achieve proper rights for employees , which have been so reduced by the Conservatives if we are to save the welfare state , which is now so under threat if we are to obtain decent health and education services , which are also under threat if we are to create a strong economy and a strong recovery which provides the jobs which we so desperately need then we must win power ! |