Example sentences of "if [pron] [vb base] [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Now what if I support in the main the aims of the Act , there are one or two areas I think that some things are not a good idea .
2 If I point to a particular item in a room and say " that " , we can say that the demonstrative encodes distance from the origo , whether actual or mental , and the coincidence of indexical and symbolic meaning is only possible when we know what object is being pointed to .
3 If I grumble about the last movement of the Tchaikovsky , I certainly would not complain about the delicacy of the pizzicato of the third movement .
4 Right double the speed , if I drive at a hundred and twenty .
5 Erm what would happen if I drive at a tenth of the speed ?
6 If I drive at a tenth of the speed , is it gon na take me longer or is it gon na take me is it gon na be quicker ?
7 Before you start on that do you mind if I turn off the flickering television screen ?
8 They tell me if I walk in a certain direction for an hour I 'll come across a road and by the time I set my watch and compass they 've vanished over the dunes .
9 if I stay in the right place .
10 If I stay in the same place for too long I get stale . ’
11 The theory is that if I stay among the faceless long enough , I become faceless myself . ’
12 If I throw in the little un , Sid Watkins will be happy to give me twenty quid Yes , I reckon Sid will be glad to see our Ma in the morning . ’
13 ‘ If ever I succeed ’ he writes ‘ in bringing our native kings back to life in my songs , and Arthur who waged wars even under the earth , or if I tell of the splendid heroes of the table rendered invincible by their bond of comradeship and , oh if inspiration would but come to me , if I smash the Saxon phalanxes beneath the impact of the British . ’
14 For example , if I look at a round globe then the image on my retina will be circular , and there will be no reason to suppose that the idea imprinted in my mind will be anything other than that of a flat circle .
15 So how about if I look at the six monthly saving ,
16 If I play at the Royal Albert Hall , there may be 3,000 people there , but it 's still one-to-one because that 's the way I operate .
17 Then we 're sending a letter which erm , well let me just say , we are then also sending , now here with the D I Y , the numbers er coincide Here the numbers coincide with the illustrations , so if I talk about a certain you have to look at paper one , paper two paper three or A B C. And you see what they look like .
18 ‘ I think I need 350,000 points to guarantee selection , and I will pass that total if I finish in the top two tomorrow , ’ said Lane .
19 Any errors could ruin the fishing , for if I snag on the overhanging branches or the roots , the subsequent pulling to free the tackle , or to break it , will not go unnoticed by the chub .
20 ‘ But will my lady allow me to share her bed tonight if I smell like an unwashed ram ? ’
21 I feel stupid if I cry at an emotional film or book
22 If you use with a four cylinder Land Rover engine you will need the 90–110 four cylinder five speed bell housing , clutch and spigot bush .
23 If you apply to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators you must do so within 12 months of posting the item in question .
24 And if you apply before the close date , your acceptance into the NatWest Hospital Income Plan is guaranteed .
25 And as an added incentive you could receive a gift of your choice absolutely free regardless of which savings option you select , if you apply before the 26th July , 1991 .
26 Guaranteed acceptance if you apply by the close date .
27 During both readings tap the rhythm , and also have somebody to listen to you and tell you if you switch to the wrong rhythm .
28 What is payable if you die within the next year ?
29 They are good for your career , if you write on a specialised topic , ie in your case , related to home economics .
30 If you remember at the last two sessions we 've talked about signs and symbols .
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