| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | can be [vb pp] to be | 333 |
|
| 2 | can be said to be | 78 |
|
| 3 | can be shown to be | 63 |
|
| 4 | can be seen to be | 59 |
|
| 5 | can be expected to be | 29 |
|
| 6 | can be considered to be | 27 |
|
| 7 | can be assumed to be | 19 |
|
| 8 | can be taken to be | 9 |
|
