| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | he [was/were] [v-ing] to be | 160 |
|
| 2 | he [was/were] [v-ing] to [be] | 159 |
|
| 3 | he was [v-ing] to [be] | 159 |
|
| 4 | he [was/were] [v-ing] to be | 159 |
|
| 5 | he [was/were] [v-ing] to [be] | 157 |
|
| 6 | he [was/were] going to [be] | 122 |
|
| 7 | he [was/were] trying to [be] | 10 |
|
| 8 | he [was/were] beginning to [be] | 5 |
|
