| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] [prep] the | 6700 |
|
| 2 | [v-ing] [prep] the time | 291 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] [prep] the time | 144 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [v-ing] [prep] time | 12 |
|
