4 Alternative forms/phrases for dummy it
 | A - feature is pervasive or obligatory | 4 |
 | B - feature is neither pervasive nor extremely rare | 5 |
 | C - feature exists, but is extremely rare | 8 |
 | D - attested absence of feature | 46 |
 | X - feature is not applicable (given the structural make-up of the variety/P/C) | 8 |
 | ? - no information on feature is available | 6 |
- Feature area:
- Pronouns, pronoun exchange, nominal gender
- Typical example:
- Thass rainen ‘Itʼs raining’ (emphatic)
- Example source:
- East Anglia (Trudgill 2008: 409)
| Variety | World Region | Type | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Id | Primary text | Variety | Variety Type |
|---|---|---|---|