| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had three [noun] | 334 |
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| 2 | had three [noun pl] | 309 |
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| 3 | had [adj] sons | 236 |
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| 4 | had [num] sons | 233 |
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| 5 | [verb] three sons | 67 |
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| 6 | have three sons | 61 |
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| 7 | [vb past] three sons | 56 |
|
| 8 | had three sons | 53 |
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| 9 | had three son | 53 |
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