| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] trying [to-vb] a | 103 |
|
| 2 | was try [to-vb] a | 81 |
|
| 3 | were try [to-vb] a | 29 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] try to make a | 13 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] try to find a | 7 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] to try [to-vb] a | 7 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] try to get a | 6 |
|
