Example sentences of "[vb base] [subord] it [modal v] be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | consider whether it would be appropriate to appoint an independent person to be a ‘ visitor ’ . |
| 2 | I seriously doubt if it would be possible to put up a climb like this without bolts , particularly as the rock is not beyond suspicion . |
| 3 | Perhaps I may turn briefly to the higher rates , which may be in the minds of some , and ask whether it would be possible to picket Park lane , to ask those attending this evening 's £500 per head dinner whether they are paying more tax this year at the lower rate , or whether they paid more tax in 1979 at Labour 's higher rates ? |
| 4 | Will my hon. Friend pass to the National Audit Office the thanks of Parliament for its series of reports and ask whether it would be possible for us to have them at a time when Parliament is likely to be sitting rather than at one minute to midnight for the benefit of the press ? |
| 5 | It 's much better , I feel , from the public 's point of view , for us simply to say ‘ Yes , I think although it will be cloudy until the latter end of the morning that we confidently expect the sun to break through , and then when it 's through it 'll stay with us through the afternoon . |
| 6 | Alright now I just wonder if it might be worthwhile just some people going back to the classroom now or some stay or ? |
| 7 | I wonder if it might be possible for you to confirm your or NEC 's interest in the tape , and , if you intend to go ahead , the specifications you need . |
| 8 | WITH all the talk about tampering with cricket balls , I wonder if it might be possible to make the ball from plastic or nylon or some other modern material that could n't be defaced . |
| 9 | I wonder whether it might be useful to get somebody in from social services side anyway to help to identify some other problems that I 'm having |
| 10 | I wonder whether it would be appropriate for the Government to make a statement at some stage this evening , at the Government 's choosing . |