Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] i [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yeah this is Lieutenant may I help you ? |
| 2 | ‘ How many times must I tell you , do n't cut your hair so short . |
| 3 | ‘ How many times must I tell you ? |
| 4 | ‘ How many times must I tell you ? |
| 5 | ‘ How many times must I tell you that if you let things go too far , nobody can stop what will undoubtedly happen ? |
| 6 | How many times must I say it before it sinks in ? ’ |
| 7 | How many times must I say it ? ’ |
| 8 | How many more minutes must I carry it ? |
| 9 | –What should I call you ? ’ |
| 10 | Jesus himself has things to say , for example his disciples asked him how many times should I forgive somebody else . |
| 11 | To our prizewinners may I extend my particular congratulations . |
| 12 | No it 's blue , Michael open it , Michael open it , mummy shall I open it for him ? |
| 13 | Mummy can I save my piece of cake for |
| 14 | Neil can I ask you have n't have got on my eyes looking for it , but I ca n't see any reference at all in your report to local authority engineering craftsmen . |
| 15 | Mr Allenby can I ask you to pick up your submission then follow on with er Professor Lock . |
| 16 | Ladies and gentlemen can I thank you very much , goodnight . |
| 17 | Er no , I had one er I put the phone down from you which was er it was very deflating I had one pervert can I call him that came o |
| 18 | Also , what books can I buy which deal specifically with Goldfish and Carp . |
| 19 | Well he 's got it , he 's , he 's got his , he 's got erm a bill and the solicitor has told him that under no circumstances must I pay it . |
| 20 | Under no circumstances must I pay it ! |
| 21 | On the matter of hedge cutting debris could I ask you please to ensure that your contractor removes the hedge clippings and does not leave them where they will cause a hazard to cyclists . |
| 22 | In your workbook can I draw your attention to page seventeen . |
| 23 | It was encouraging to be asked by one small enthusiast ‘ When I get a Lady can I join your class ? ’ |
| 24 | Mr may I ask you also had been told by somebody that they been planning armed robberies together . |
| 25 | Now if anyone is tempted to join our happy band may I give you some advice which will ensure you get maximum enjoyment from your hobby — specialise . |
| 26 | I think what your question means is , where in the hierarchy of importance would I put my collecting , and I think I would safely put it as one of the most important things in my life , certainly ahead of the army and horses , farmer and publisher . |
| 27 | Well which shop shall I get them from then ? |
| 28 | What joke can I tell them . |
| 29 | First of all , Mr can I ask you a question ? |
| 30 | But ha I remember I was on my test and I pulled round er it was very , very busy and there were two rows of cars and I pulled up and I thought right there 's a gap down there and I want to go straight on and all these others were turning le turning right so I squeezed down through the gap and then I thought right I 'm gon na be here a little while shall I put it in neutral , blow no I wo n't . |