| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] a [noun] | 2616 |
|
| 2 | [v-ing] a few [noun] | 444 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] a few [noun] | 210 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [v-ing] a few | 30 |
|
