Example sentences of "and [modal v] [be] able " in BNC.
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| 1 | The practice might not know that a need exists and may be able to help . |
| 2 | Not just because of who he is , but because they think that he understands and cares , and may be able to intercede . |
| 3 | A network is likely to include at least one printer and may be able to communicate with other networks or electronic devices located far away . |
| 4 | The practice might not know that a need exists and may be able to help . |
| 5 | You may prefer to pay more for a course geared specifically to the needs of health visitors rather than something more general , and may be able to recoup at least part of the costs of attending a course from your local continuing education budget . |
| 6 | Any nurse may encounter an adoptee experiencing a crisis of self-identity at any age , and may be able to offer support simply by listening or may have to recommend the adoptee seek expert help from the local adoption agency , PAC or National Organisation for Counselling Adoptees and their Parents ( NORCAP ) for counselling about being adopted and practical information on instigating a search for birth parents . |
| 7 | An Inspector from the local water company may well visit your house if you intend making extensive alterations or additions and may be able to help you by spotting any bad practice or likely contravention of the bye-laws . |
| 8 | They are your direct link to the regional Sports Councils and may be able to help you get financial or practical help for special project , particularly if these projects could lead to an increase in participation . |
| 9 | Thus Oct-11 is a bona fide octamer binding protein and may be able to interact in vivo with similar target genes as Oct-1 and Oct-2 . |
| 10 | If they are to succeed as stealthy hunters , they must be able to detect the most minute rustlings and squeaks , and must be able to distinguish precise direction and distance to pinpoint their intended victims . |
| 11 | All applicants must live in the Greater London area , and must be able to attend the school five days a week between September 1992 and July 1993 . |
| 12 | For them he is a dark god but a necessary one , for they live in a violent world and must be able to fight when called upon to do so . |
| 13 | Businesses targeted for the support are in the small to medium range , employing five to 50 people and must be able to show their viability and potential for growth . |
| 14 | They have all undergone training in communication skills and must be able to do general tours of the Museum , as well as theme and exhibition tours . |
| 15 | Applicants can only be given credits if they already fulfil the entry requirements for the programme of study and must be able to supply proof of qualifications or prior learning attainment which they are submitting in support of credit application claims . |
| 16 | The doctor may provide a leaflet explaining how to register the death and should be able to advise where to do so . |
| 17 | We will have recorded the interviews with the children a week earlier and should be able to give you a transcript of their answers . |
| 18 | As the conditions in a large tank are more stable , Robin would find it easier to learn about keeping his fish , and should be able to sort out any problems before they became disasters . |
| 19 | The latter must also have a fully equipped showroom on their premises , and should be able to provide a full design , supply and installation service . |
| 20 | Translation technologies are important , however , because other solutions still lack a common development environment and should be able to get to multiple platforms from a single code base . |
| 21 | The Common Desktop Environment means that users would not have to worry about different install methods and should be able to move around different Unix environments without much retraining . |
| 22 | Translation technologies are important , however , because other options still lack a common development environment and should be able to get to multiple systems from a single code base . |
| 23 | Hotel receptionists dealing with foreign visitors should become conversant with the currencies of other countries and should be able to convert currencies easily and rapidly . |
| 24 | Applicants for the course should be between the ages of 22 and 27 and should be able to read and write English and French . |
| 25 | Students should make a study in some detail of one of these current and developing models of grammar , and should be able to show the ability to describe English in its terms . |
| 26 | However , a sensitive and intelligent tutor will and should be able to respond to any of these need without too many difficulties . |
| 27 | Clayson ( para. 15.05 ) was of the view that small voluntary organisations should be able to supply alcoholic liquor at functions without having to find a willing certificate-holder , and should be able to gain some financial benefit from the sale of liquor to members . |
| 28 | Managers are responsible for all aspects of their branch and should be able to investigate and resolve your complaint . |
| 29 | Mr Will will be learning Novell within the next few weeks for the Library LAN , and should be able to provide assistance if required from July onward . |
| 30 | However , recruitment companies should provide far more than an emergency relief service and should be able to deal with all problematical staff-finding jobs in a diplomatic and professional manner . |