| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it [be] a few years | 12 |
|
| 2 | it be a few years | 12 |
|
| 3 | it [was/were] a few years | 7 |
|
| 4 | it was a few years | 7 |
|
| 5 | it [is] a few years | 5 |
|
