| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | could [adv] be | 7505 |
|
| 2 | could [adv] be | 4064 |
|
| 3 | [modal v] hardly be | 543 |
|
| 4 | [vb mod] hardly be | 543 |
|
| 5 | could hardly be | 213 |
|
| 6 | could hardly be | 213 |
|
| 7 | could hardly [be] | 213 |
|
