| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] the first | 94 |
|
| 2 | was [v-ing] the first | 28 |
|
| 3 | is [v-ing] the first | 18 |
|
| 4 | be [v-ing] the first | 17 |
|
| 5 | are [v-ing] the first | 13 |
|
| 6 | were [v-ing] the first | 8 |
|
| 7 | been [v-ing] the first | 7 |
|
| 8 | be taking the first | 7 |
|
| 9 | be doing the first | 5 |
|
