| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [to-vb] a [noun] | 643 |
|
| 2 | [to-vb] a few [noun] | 520 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] a few [noun] | 210 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [to-vb] a few | 8 |
|
