| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be going to tell me | 38 |
|
| 2 | be trying to tell me | 33 |
|
| 3 | 're [v-ing] to tell me | 27 |
|
| 4 | was [v-ing] to tell me | 26 |
|
| 5 | 's [v-ing] to tell me | 9 |
|
| 6 | were [v-ing] to tell me | 5 |
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