| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may [be] [vb pp] to be | 167 |
|
| 2 | may be [vb pp] to be | 167 |
|
| 3 | may be [vb pp] to be | 167 |
|
| 4 | may [be] considered to be | 30 |
|
| 5 | may [be] said to be | 25 |
|
| 6 | may [be] thought to be | 16 |
|
| 7 | may [be] seen to be | 12 |
|
| 8 | may [be] expected to be | 11 |
|
| 9 | may [be] found to be | 10 |
|
| 10 | may [be] assumed to be | 10 |
|
| 11 | may [be] taken to be | 6 |
|
| 12 | may [be] deemed to be | 6 |
|
| 13 | may [be] shown to be | 5 |
|
| 14 | may [be] felt to be | 5 |
|
