| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | as if [v-ing] | 777 |
|
| 2 | as if [v-ing] | 777 |
|
| 3 | as if trying | 62 |
|
| 4 | as if expecting | 21 |
|
| 5 | as if reading | 18 |
|
| 6 | as if seeking | 17 |
|
| 7 | as if waiting | 17 |
|
| 8 | as if sensing | 14 |
|
| 9 | as if looking | 14 |
|
| 10 | as if searching | 14 |
|
| 11 | as if wondering | 13 |
|
| 12 | as if seeing | 11 |
|
| 13 | as if having | 10 |
|
| 14 | as if talking | 10 |
|
| 15 | as if listening | 8 |
|
| 16 | as if hoping | 8 |
|
| 17 | as if asking | 7 |
|
| 18 | as if making | 7 |
|
| 19 | as if willing | 7 |
|
| 20 | as if savouring | 7 |
|
| 21 | as if thinking | 7 |
|
| 22 | as if awaiting | 6 |
|
| 23 | as if taking | 6 |
|
| 24 | as if speaking | 5 |
|
| 25 | as if warding | 5 |
|
| 26 | as if assessing | 5 |
|
| 27 | as if giving | 5 |
|
