| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] asked [pers pn] [prep] | 40 |
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| 2 | [vb past] ask [pers pn] about | 39 |
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| 3 | had ask [pers pn] [prep] | 37 |
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| 4 | [vb past] ask him [prep] | 31 |
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| 5 | [vb past] to ask [pers pn] [prep] | 27 |
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| 6 | [vb past] ask her [prep] | 19 |
|
| 7 | [vb past] ask [pers pn] to | 17 |
|
| 8 | [vb past] ask me [prep] | 15 |
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| 9 | [vb past] ask [pers pn] for | 14 |
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| 10 | [vb past] ask you [prep] | 11 |
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| 11 | 'd ask [pers pn] [prep] | 9 |
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| 12 | wanted ask [pers pn] [prep] | 8 |
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| 13 | [vb past] ask [pers pn] [prep] | 8 |
|
| 14 | did ask [pers pn] [prep] | 7 |
|
| 15 | [vb past] asking [pers pn] [prep] | 5 |
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