| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [v-ing] out a | 35 |
|
| 2 | was carry out a | 17 |
|
| 3 | was [to-vb] out a | 15 |
|
| 4 | was carrying out a | 10 |
|
| 5 | was [vb pp] out a | 7 |
|
| 6 | was hold out a | 6 |
|
| 7 | was holding out a | 6 |
|
| 8 | was to carry out a | 5 |
|
