| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] for a [adj] | 56 |
|
| 2 | were [vb pp] for a [adj] | 44 |
|
| 3 | were [vb pp] for an [adj] | 6 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] for a [num ord] | 5 |
|
| 5 | were [vb pp] for a [num] | 5 |
|
| 6 | were [vb pp] for a [adj -er] | 5 |
|
