| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may i ask [adv] you | 9 |
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| 2 | may i ask [Wh adv] you | 9 |
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| 3 | may i ask why [pron] | 7 |
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| 4 | may i ask why [pers pn] | 6 |
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| 5 | [modal v] i ask why you | 6 |
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| 6 | may i ask why you | 5 |
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| 7 | may i ask why you | 5 |
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| 8 | may [pron] ask why you | 5 |
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| 9 | may [pers pn] ask why you | 5 |
|
| 10 | may i [verb] why you | 5 |
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| 11 | may i ask why you | 5 |
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