| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it was a great [noun] | 232 |
|
| 2 | it [was/were] a great [noun sg] | 232 |
|
| 3 | it [was/were] a great [noun] | 231 |
|
| 4 | it [was/were] a great relief | 12 |
|
| 5 | it [was/were] a great relief | 12 |
|
| 6 | it [was/were] a great day | 10 |
|
| 7 | it [was/were] a great day | 10 |
|
| 8 | it [was/were] a great success | 9 |
|
| 9 | it [was/were] a great pleasure | 9 |
|
| 10 | it [was/were] a great success | 9 |
|
| 11 | it [was/were] a great pleasure | 9 |
|
| 12 | it [was/were] a great shock | 7 |
|
| 13 | it [was/were] a great honour | 7 |
|
| 14 | it [was/were] a great honour | 7 |
|
| 15 | it [was/were] a great shock | 7 |
|
| 16 | it [was/were] a great time | 6 |
|
| 17 | it [was/were] a great pity | 6 |
|
| 18 | it [was/were] a great time | 6 |
|
| 19 | it [was/were] a great pity | 6 |
|
| 20 | it [was/were] a great way | 5 |
|
| 21 | it [was/were] a great help | 5 |
|
| 22 | it [was/were] a great way | 5 |
|
| 23 | it [was/were] a great occasion | 5 |
|
| 24 | it [was/were] a great disappointment | 5 |
|
| 25 | it [was/were] a great disappointment | 5 |
|
| 26 | it [was/were] a great help | 5 |
|
| 27 | it [was/were] a great occasion | 5 |
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