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Datapoint Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish)/Give passive: NP1 (patient) + give + NP2 (agent) + V
Variety:
Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish)
Feature:
Give passive: NP1 (patient) + give + NP2 (agent) + V
Value:
A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants:
Lisa Lim
and
Umberto Ansaldo
cite
Examples
Example 3594:
John give his boss scold.
John was scolded by his boss.'
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