Example sentences of "[vb base] [subord] it [is] [adv] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | But experts say unless it is carefully controlled , the fish stocks and entire eco-system could be affected . |
| 2 | Wait until it 's absolutely certain . ’ |
| 3 | Suppose that on the basis of the observations at T 1 , we select a group of children of low reading ability for experimental remedial education , X. Even if X is useless , a child 's performance at T 2 can not ( or is unlikely to ) deteriorate since it is already at an extreme low but , through chance variation , it may move upwards giving an overall appearance of improvement . |
| 4 | I mean if it 's just economies you 're after , closing down an institution 's not the best way to do it , because the plant remains , and , and you ca n't easily get rid of the staff . |
| 5 | I mean if it 's right at the back it does n't matter if it 's black or red . |
| 6 | but I mean if it 's not yet that 's fine . |
| 7 | That that 's not much but if it 's if it 's I mean if it 's not padded out with waffle and drivel cos you I mean if it 's a good ti concise answer that 'll probably get a good mark . |
| 8 | Or alternatively , I mean if it 's really that important , erm and and it 's on the Friday , we we could actually send for somebody from here to come out . |
| 9 | I mean if it 's then it 's the end to the clause , erm , er |
| 10 | You are responsible for everything you borrow until it is back in the library . |
| 11 | Look can you move over here look cos it 's nearly our turn . |
| 12 | In my show , I do everything , because I am er , er I try all the instruments , I sing in different languages , it , it 's kind of an act that the Americans er really enjoy because it is so versatile . |
| 13 | Fitting the water softener is a matter of breaking into the rising main and ‘ teeing ’ one pipe off to the softener and another from it ; a third pipe connecting the two tees contains a by-pass valve which is shut when the water softener is in use and open when it is not . |
| 14 | The engine shares a common block with the 3 litre and the pistons are interchangeable but will give a slightly higher compression ratio To go to 3 litres change the crankshaft and con rods for the 3 litre items It would be beneficial to change the camshaft as well to the 3 litre All the parts interchange as it is basically the same unit |
| 15 | Anyway I mean hopefully this this will be sort of you know if it 's well publicized it it will be well attended because of the past . |
| 16 | Erm , it 's quite clear from the district auditor 's letter that he thinks that we 're not being systematic enough , about what we do about environmental improvements , and it seems fairly clear to me to , that if we just push the to the service committees , erm , nothing will ever happen , except possibly on planning , and that erm , it will just sort of quietly disappear because it 's not the top priority of any of the other service committees . |
| 17 | Hmm hmm I know because it 's back in fashion but this was built initially this was something that you could find very much in thirties |
| 18 | And er of course , one felt a little more a little happier after sort of meeting someone you know because it 's quite and I was very shy at that at that time . |
| 19 | As Marbella and Torremolinos crumbled into the sea , the focus of the Spanish holiday season moved to Seville , or Sevilla del Mar as it is now more properly known . |
| 20 | At the moment I 'm using Wella 's Sanara range , which I like as it 's so gentle . |
| 21 | I would prefer an analogue contents display because it is more eye-catching and less likely to be misread . |
| 22 | There ai n't many people about — I suppose cos it 's too cold . |
| 23 | There ai n't many people in there — I suppose cos it 's too early for people to have their tea . |
| 24 | BEFORE you start Take a good look at your hair and decide whether it 's really in a fit state to tackle the onslaught of chemicals , however gentle . |
| 25 | Always explain what you are doing , and if they can understand you , ask if it 's all right to do it . |
| 26 | If the task is completed successfully there is joy and satisfaction ; and there is disappointment , sadness and anger if it is not . |
| 27 | I wonder if it is badly wounded . |
| 28 | I wonder if it is here that the pictures are to appear , worrying that the seats are badly arranged , pointing the wrong way , that we wo n't be able to see them properly . |
| 29 | The crew think this is pretty stupid of them but I wonder if it is n't fantastically mature . |
| 30 | GRAHAM TAYLOR searches desperately for someone to get a grip of England 's midfield and you wonder if it is too late — at 28 — for Stewart Robson . |