| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] with the [noun pl] | 56 |
|
| 2 | were [v-ing] with the [noun pl] | 14 |
|
| 3 | were compare with the [noun pl] | 11 |
|
| 4 | were compared with the [noun pl] | 11 |
|
