| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may be [vb pp] to be | 167 |
|
| 2 | may be considered to be | 30 |
|
| 3 | may be said to be | 25 |
|
| 4 | may be thought to be | 16 |
|
| 5 | may be seen to be | 12 |
|
| 6 | may be expected to be | 11 |
|
| 7 | may be assumed to be | 10 |
|
| 8 | may be found to be | 10 |
|
| 9 | may be deemed to be | 6 |
|
| 10 | may be taken to be | 6 |
|
| 11 | may be shown to be | 5 |
|
| 12 | may be felt to be | 5 |
|
