| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | as if they [modal v] [vb infin] | 48 |
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| 2 | as if they [modal v] [vb infin] | 48 |
|
| 3 | as if they [vb mod] [vb infin] | 48 |
|
| 4 | as if they would [vb infin] | 16 |
|
| 5 | as if they could [vb infin] | 12 |
|
| 6 | as if they could [vb infin] | 12 |
|
| 7 | as if they would [vb infin] | 11 |
|
| 8 | as if they might [vb infin] | 11 |
|
| 9 | as if they might [vb infin] | 11 |
|
| 10 | as if they [modal v] have | 9 |
|
| 11 | as if they 'd [vb infin] | 5 |
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