| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] at [adj] stage | 48 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] at [det] stage | 40 |
|
| 3 | was at [adj] stage | 40 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] at this stage | 24 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] at this stage | 24 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] at that stage | 12 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] at that stage | 12 |
|
| 8 | were at [adj] stage | 11 |
|
| 9 | [was/were] at one stage | 9 |
|
| 10 | [was/were] at one stage | 9 |
|
| 11 | [was/were] at [num] stage | 9 |
|
