Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] are [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our general synod has been reminded of two thorough reports produced by the Church of Scotland on the subject of baptism in I think nineteen fifty five and nineteen sixty two with their clear emphasis are that the person of Christ and the work of Christ are central to the understanding of baptism . |
| 2 | The advantages of early identification are that the patient can co-operate in decisions , and support services can be introduced at an early stage . |
| 3 | The conditions for perfect competition are that : ( a ) there should be many small firms producing identical products ( so that no individual firm can influence the price of the product or the wage rate ) ; ( b ) there should be many individual workers ( so that no one of them can influence the wage rate ) ; ( c ) there should be perfect mobility of all factors of production ; ( d ) all labour and jobs should be homogeneous ; ( e ) there should be perfect information on the part of all buyers and sellers ; ( f ) wages and prices should be perfectly flexible , upwards and downwards . |
| 4 | The only real alternatives to the Pitcairn plume containing recycled continental or sedimentary material are that the magmas have assimilated sediment in crustal magma chambers or they have exchanged oxygen during subsequent submarine weathering . |
| 5 | The implications of the arguments about the nature of regions and places reviewed in the previous chapter are that the pattern just described should reflect long-established cultural differences between the places concerned . |
| 6 | The first essentials for any cloud flying in large cumulus are that the glider must be properly equipped for serious flying , and the pilot must be competent and experienced enough at instrument flying to be able to regain control from any attitude without having to use the airbrakes . |
| 7 | While mass transport hindrances at cellular-subcellular lipid bilayers slow response times , the advantages of an enzyme ‘ immobilised ’ in its natural site are that its in situ regeneration may be possible , natural multienzyme metabolic pathways may be exploited , and even the generation of coenzyme and intermediate reagents may occur . |
| 8 | The major points of difference between the proposed Statement of Auditing Standards and the existing standard are that : auditors ' reports would contain brief descriptions of the respective responsibilities of directors and auditors , and would indicate the basis of the opinion expressed and include a description of the key features of the audit process ; auditors would no longer issue qualified reports solely as a result of uncertainties which can not be resolved at the date the financial statements are approved ( ‘ inherent uncertainties ’ ) . |
| 9 | The advantages put forward for the traditional system are that the project is fully designed before the tender and , therefore , the cost should in theory be known at the commencement of the contract . |
| 10 | The conditions for equilibrium in the intermediate good market are that where n m , n r are the number of manufacturing and retailing firms , respectively . |
| 11 | Does my right hon. Friend agree that the two essential components for a policy of nuclear deterrence are that one possesses the capability and that a potential enemy does not doubt one 's willingness to use it in order to defend oneself ? |
| 12 | The principles of mutual aid are that members should be involved in a reciprocal supportive role . |
| 13 | The simplest assumptions about the hierarchical organization are that there is a fixed span of control , ø , and a fixed salary differential , between grades . |
| 14 | In my judgment , provided the specified precondition is met , the only limitations on the type of order that can be made under section 6(2) that are justified by the statutory language are that the order must be intended to restore all the parties to the transaction to their respective former positions and that the steps directed by the order to be taken must be reasonably capable of doing so . |
| 15 | Other criteria for a suitable tax are that it is easy to collect , the yield is predictable , it is cheap to collect , and that it is fair . |
| 16 | ADD suggest that the reasons efficiency might be impaired in periods of variable inflation are that the price system fails to transmit as efficiently the information on relative prices needed to coordinate economic plans , that the optimum wage and price contract length shortens , making existing arrangements inappropriate , and that government interference in markets is likely to be increased . |
| 17 | Benefits of the new system are that orders are processed quicker , improving cashflow ; company stock figures are up to date and correct , instead of being hypothetical ; surplus stock is being used up ; a system has been created where there was no system , and the scheme has boosted customer satisfaction . |
| 18 | The advantages of the local hall are that there will be extra room to run around in and the party is contained for a set number of hours without too much disruption at home . |
| 19 | The benefits for the local inspector are that by their greater number ( compared with HMIs — see Pearce , 1982 ) they can become more familiar with the schools , and by virtue of their advisory role they will have some responsibility for following up any findings of an inspection — whether it be formal or informal . |
| 20 | The two key features of a Christian view are that there is no essential dichotomy between the physical world and the spiritual world and that man is given authority over nature . |