| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [vb pp] a [noun] | 1499 |
|
| 2 | [vb pp] a few [noun] | 641 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] a few [noun] | 210 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [vb pp] a few | 91 |
|
