Example sentences of "not assume that [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is not unusual for children to recite happily from one to ten in a number rhyme or as they play , but the teacher does not assume that they can therefore use number or count . |
| 2 | At the same time , it is argued , the increasing demand for competitively gained qualifications means that children from middle-class families can not assume that they will avoid downward mobility . |
| 3 | Encountering the first pair of sentences in the context in which they occur , the reader does not assume that they describe a connected sequence of events and consequently does not interpret the potential linguistic cues ( like groom — he ) as referring to the same entity . |
| 4 | Since standard English and Irish English syntactic forms do not mark the same temporal and aspectual distinctions , we can not assume that they are embedded in the same underlying grammar . |
| 5 | Just because the technology offers exciting possibilities , we can not assume that they will be realised . |
| 6 | Plaintiffs should not assume that they are entitled to be " whitewashed " by a defendant who has paid them merely nominal damages , and it would be more satisfactory if judges made some enquiries of the parties before they approve statements which are made as matters of public record . |
| 7 | We can not assume that what the linguist identifies as significant should correspond with aspects of language to be focused on in the teaching and learning of a language as a school subject . |
| 8 | Though people expect illness to become more frequent in old age , you should not assume that nothing can be done , but should consult your doctor if you think you have a health problem . |
| 9 | Though people expect illness to become more frequent in old age , you should not assume that nothing can be done , but should consult your doctor if you think you have a health problem . |
| 10 | You may not assume that you can go anywhere you like — most of the land is privately owned and actively farmed . |
| 11 | Should an accident happen to a student in your class PLEASE DO NOT assume that you are covered on our Insurance Policy . |
| 12 | But do not assume that he will be the only reader . |
| 13 | When we read , for example , that there was ‘ war in heaven ’ ( Rev 12:7 ) we should not assume that there was some sort of cosmic version of Star Wars , or that the archangel Michael and Lucifer fought it out with spiritual light-sabres . |
| 14 | In such circumstances one can not assume that there is a single goal , such as profit maximization , that represents the interests of the firm . |
| 15 | It is legitimate to speculate about the Devil as long as we do not assume that our speculations have the solidity of holy writ . |
| 16 | If you have been a victim of a crime do not assume that it can not happen again . |