| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | he asked softly | 54 |
|
| 2 | he asked quietly | 37 |
|
| 3 | he asked gently | 18 |
|
| 4 | he asked anxiously | 17 |
|
| 5 | he asked again | 13 |
|
| 6 | he asked suddenly | 13 |
|
| 7 | he asked casually | 11 |
|
| 8 | he asked eventually | 9 |
|
| 9 | he asked mildly | 9 |
|
| 10 | he asked abruptly | 9 |
|
| 11 | he asked lightly | 8 |
|
| 12 | he asked politely | 7 |
|
| 13 | he asked incredulously | 7 |
|
| 14 | he asked innocently | 6 |
|
| 15 | he asked cautiously | 6 |
|
| 16 | he asked curiously | 6 |
|
| 17 | he asked sharply | 6 |
|
| 18 | he asked harshly | 6 |
|
| 19 | he asked tightly | 6 |
|
| 20 | he asked hopefully | 5 |
|
| 21 | he asked angrily | 5 |
|
| 22 | he asked suspiciously | 5 |
|
| 23 | he asked pleasantly | 5 |
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| 24 | he asked coldly | 5 |
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| 25 | he asked silkily | 5 |
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