| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ask if [pron] [modal v] [vb infin] | 480 |
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| 2 | [verb] if they [modal v] [vb infin] | 245 |
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| 3 | ask [conj] they [modal v] [vb infin] | 87 |
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| 4 | ask [subord] they [modal v] [vb infin] | 84 |
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| 5 | ask if they [modal v] [vb infin] | 73 |
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| 6 | ask if they [modal v] [verb] | 73 |
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