| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be the former | 87 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] the former | 38 |
|
| 3 | [is] the former | 34 |
|
| 4 | is the former | 34 |
|
| 5 | was the former | 27 |
|
| 6 | were the former | 11 |
|
| 7 | [be] the former | 10 |
|
| 8 | be the former | 10 |
|
