| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may i ask [adv] | 19 |
|
| 2 | may i ask [Wh adv] | 16 |
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| 3 | [vb mod] i ask why | 15 |
|
| 4 | [modal v] i ask why | 15 |
|
| 5 | may [pron] ask why | 11 |
|
| 6 | may i [verb] why | 10 |
|
| 7 | may i ask why | 9 |
|
| 8 | may i ask why | 9 |
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