| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [prep] the first time | 24 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] for the first time | 22 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] for the first time | 22 |
|
| 4 | was [prep] the first time | 18 |
|
| 5 | were [prep] the first time | 6 |
|
