| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | they said it [vb mod] [verb] | 8 |
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| 2 | they said it [modal v] [verb] | 8 |
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| 3 | they said it [was/were] [verb] | 7 |
|
| 4 | they said it [be] [verb] | 7 |
|
| 5 | they said it was [verb] | 7 |
|
| 6 | they said it be [verb] | 7 |
|
| 7 | they said it would [verb] | 6 |
|
| 8 | they said it would [verb] | 6 |
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