| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb base] there was a [noun sg] | 67 |
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| 2 | think there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 22 |
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| 3 | [vb base] there [was/were] a lot | 16 |
|
| 4 | know there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 14 |
|
| 5 | mean there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 6 |
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| 6 | [vb base] there were a [noun sg] | 6 |
|
| 7 | [vb base] there [was/were] a bit | 5 |
|
| 8 | suppose there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 5 |
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