| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] at the end | 37 |
|
| 2 | were [vb pp] by the end | 11 |
|
| 3 | were [vb pp] towards the end | 8 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] before the end | 6 |
|
