| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] were be | 1218 |
|
| 2 | [noun pl] were being | 1200 |
|
| 3 | [noun pl] were [being] | 1200 |
|
| 4 | children were [be] | 26 |
|
| 5 | men were [be] | 20 |
|
| 6 | [noun pl] were [was/were] | 15 |
|
| 7 | [noun pl] were were | 15 |
|
| 8 | efforts were [be] | 14 |
|
| 9 | women were [be] | 13 |
|
| 10 | decisions were [be] | 12 |
|
| 11 | plans were [be] | 10 |
|
| 12 | services were [be] | 10 |
|
| 13 | rights were [be] | 10 |
|
| 14 | things were [be] | 10 |
|
| 15 | patients were [be] | 9 |
|
| 16 | questions were [be] | 9 |
|
| 17 | others were [be] | 8 |
|
| 18 | steps were [be] | 8 |
|
| 19 | companies were [be] | 8 |
|
| 20 | jobs were [be] | 7 |
|
| 21 | attempts were [be] | 7 |
|
| 22 | members were [be] | 7 |
|
| 23 | changes were [be] | 6 |
|
| 24 | pictures were [be] | 6 |
|
| 25 | drinks were [be] | 6 |
|
| 26 | prisoners were [be] | 6 |
|
| 27 | procedures were [be] | 6 |
|
| 28 | offices were [be] | 6 |
|
| 29 | workers were [be] | 6 |
|
| 30 | cars were [be] | 6 |
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