| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [modal v] be the case | 241 |
|
| 2 | [vb mod] be the case | 241 |
|
| 3 | would be the case | 81 |
|
| 4 | would be the case | 81 |
|
| 5 | may be the case | 50 |
|
| 6 | may be the case | 50 |
|
| 7 | will be the case | 35 |
|
| 8 | will be the case | 32 |
|
| 9 | might be the case | 18 |
|
| 10 | might be the case | 18 |
|
| 11 | must be the case | 15 |
|
| 12 | should be the case | 15 |
|
| 13 | should be the case | 15 |
|
| 14 | must be the case | 15 |
|
| 15 | could be the case | 13 |
|
| 16 | could be the case | 13 |
|
| 17 | can be the case | 12 |
|
| 18 | can be the case | 12 |
|
