| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the [noun sg] be talking [prep] | 47 |
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| 2 | the [noun sg] [be] talking about | 26 |
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| 3 | the [noun sg] [was/were] talking [prep] | 26 |
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| 4 | the [noun sg] was talking [prep] | 23 |
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| 5 | the [noun sg] [be] talking to | 18 |
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| 6 | the [noun sg] [is] talking [prep] | 18 |
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| 7 | the [noun sg] is talking [prep] | 18 |
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| 8 | the speaker [be] talking [prep] | 6 |
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