Example sentences of "[v-ing] [subord] i [vb mod] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You were testing me , seeing if I 'd fit your image of that tarty little number who 'd led your innocent younger brother astray ? ’ |
| 2 | ‘ All this time I have been riddled with guilt wondering if I would know his face . |
| 3 | I was wondering if I could take it tonight ? |
| 4 | I listened , wondering if I could hear my father . |
| 5 | I 'm wondering if I should ring them actually , from unit , and ask them if tell them what 's happening and will she be able to go on Income Support if she does give it up ? |
| 6 | ‘ But I 've been wondering whether I ought to consult someone professionally about it . ’ |
| 7 | I 'm wondering whether I should say anything to her about the police , and about the retired judge Jamieson being ‘ assaulted ’ , whatever that means . |
| 8 | There was this very formal letter from the Prime Minister 's office , giving me notice of the award and , in the normal way , I understand , asking if I would accept it . |
| 9 | An East and West Association had been formed and I took an early opportunity of asking if I might address it . |
| 10 | It was disappointing to discover on asking if I could have them to find that the museum had only just got round to registering what appeared to be Audubon 's proofs . |
| 11 | ‘ Do you know , I 'm coming to the conclusion that the time is fast approaching when I may accept his proposal ? |
| 12 | No , I know I was just thinking if I could ring him up now . |