| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [vb pp] the first | 45 |
|
| 2 | was [vb pp] [art] first | 42 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] read [art] first | 16 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] [art] first | 7 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] elected [art] first | 6 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] given [art] first | 5 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] appointed [art] first | 5 |
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