| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] ask for [noun sg] | 24 |
|
| 2 | was ask for [noun sg] | 20 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] asking for [noun sg] | 16 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] ask for help | 7 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] asked for [noun sg] | 6 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] ask for trouble | 5 |
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