| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [v-ing] as he | 53 |
|
| 2 | was [v-ing] when he | 26 |
|
| 3 | was [v-ing] because he | 11 |
|
| 4 | was smiling [subord] he | 9 |
|
| 5 | was wondering [subord] he | 6 |
|
| 6 | was thinking [subord] he | 6 |
|
| 7 | was [v-ing] if he | 6 |
|
| 8 | was laughing [subord] he | 6 |
|
| 9 | was [v-ing] whether he | 6 |
|
