| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] now [v-ing] [to-vb] | 59 |
|
| 2 | was now [v-ing] [to-vb] | 40 |
|
| 3 | were now [v-ing] [to-vb] | 19 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] now beginning [to-vb] | 17 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] now trying [to-vb] | 9 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] now starting [to-vb] | 7 |
|
