| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | there was considerable | 138 |
|
| 2 | there was widespread | 82 |
|
| 3 | there was great | 66 |
|
| 4 | there was insufficient | 56 |
|
| 5 | there was sufficient | 50 |
|
| 6 | there was general | 50 |
|
| 7 | there was good | 40 |
|
| 8 | there was strong | 35 |
|
| 9 | there was growing | 28 |
|
| 10 | there was increasing | 26 |
|
| 11 | there was real | 24 |
|
| 12 | there was complete | 22 |
|
| 13 | there was ample | 21 |
|
| 14 | there was serious | 17 |
|
| 15 | there was other | 16 |
|
| 16 | there was clear | 15 |
|
| 17 | there was light | 15 |
|
| 18 | there was supposed | 14 |
|
| 19 | there was substantial | 14 |
|
| 20 | there was extensive | 14 |
|
| 21 | there was significant | 13 |
|
| 22 | there was genuine | 12 |
|
| 23 | there was constant | 12 |
|
| 24 | there was total | 11 |
|
| 25 | there was heavy | 11 |
|
| 26 | there was big | 10 |
|
| 27 | there was deep | 10 |
|
| 28 | there was intense | 10 |
|
| 29 | there was particular | 10 |
|
| 30 | there was keen | 9 |
|
