| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] [verb] as a surprise | 20 |
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| 2 | [modal v] [verb] as a surprise | 20 |
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| 3 | [modal v] [vb infin] as a surprise | 19 |
|
| 4 | [modal v] come as a surprise | 19 |
|
| 5 | [modal v] come as a surprise | 18 |
|
| 6 | may [verb] as a surprise | 9 |
|
| 7 | may [verb] as a surprise | 9 |
|
| 8 | might [verb] as a surprise | 7 |
|
| 9 | might [verb] as a surprise | 7 |
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