| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | they be merely | 71 |
|
| 2 | they were merely | 36 |
|
| 3 | they [was/were] merely | 36 |
|
| 4 | they [am/are] merely | 35 |
|
| 5 | they are merely | 34 |
|
