Example sentences of "[is] that [pron] [verb] [pers pn] [modal v] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ All I can say though is that whatever happens it will be my decision , ’ she said , revealing the determination and single-mindedness that was later to be turned against her .
2 The good thing about Sheff Utd ( from SCUMS point of view ) is that I doubt they would go there just to get a draw … they beat SCUM twice last year so might have thought they had a chance .
3 All I can say is that I doubt I will be asked to join the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team .
4 ‘ The greatest irony is that I thought he could help me in my research on rape , ’ she says .
5 ‘ The main reason that I am contacting you is that I thought you might be interested to know that John ( stage name Joan Rawson ) was awarded the Eric Rowley Trophy for the artist who has done the most for charity over the last 12 months .
6 ‘ What I mean is that I wish I could snap my fingers and suddenly there 'd be a band playing some soft , slow music . ’
7 I know they are saying ‘ she ca n't sing ’ but the important thing to me is that I know I can .
8 So , I mean what I 'm saying is that I think we should have a league table if you like of , of attendances , I , I recognise that that may not be popular , but I think it 's going to be one way of sorting out those people who attend every opportunity , and sometimes just to pat an officer on the back .
9 Gravedigger Jose Molina said : ‘ What scares me is that I think I 'll be her first victim . ’
10 And at each instant of its happening , its bitter-sweet wonder is that you know it ca n't last .
11 You 're not sure of of where it is that you feel you might .
12 when you 're clear about what it is that you want you can be assertive
13 All I know is that he thought you would be pleasantly surprised . ’
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