| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] no better [conj] | 34 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] no better [subord] | 33 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] no better than | 32 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] no better than | 32 |
|
| 5 | was no better [conj] | 22 |
|
| 6 | were no better [conj] | 12 |
|
