| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [adj] to be | 512 |
|
| 2 | were supposed to be | 150 |
|
| 3 | were likely to be | 111 |
|
| 4 | were due to be | 48 |
|
| 5 | were unlikely to be | 35 |
|
| 6 | were able to be | 16 |
|
| 7 | were liable to be | 15 |
|
| 8 | were glad to be | 14 |
|
| 9 | were prepared to be | 10 |
|
| 10 | were delighted to be | 8 |
|
| 11 | were apt to be | 7 |
|
| 12 | were lucky to be | 7 |
|
| 13 | were ready to be | 7 |
|
| 14 | were inclined to be | 6 |
|
| 15 | were pleased to be | 5 |
|
