| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [verb] | 272459 |
|
| 2 | was [v-ing] | 73655 |
|
| 3 | be talking | 5560 |
|
| 4 | [be] talking | 5560 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] talking | 1785 |
|
| 6 | was talk | 1150 |
|
