| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] hardly speak | 35 |
|
| 2 | [modal v] hardly speak | 35 |
|
| 3 | could hardly speak | 28 |
|
| 4 | could hardly speak | 28 |
|
| 5 | can hardly speak | 6 |
|
| 6 | can hardly speak | 6 |
|
