Datapoint Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish)/Deletion of auxiliary be: before progressive

Variety: Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish)
Feature: Deletion of auxiliary be: before progressive
Value: A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants: Lisa Lim and Umberto Ansaldo

Examples

Example 3602:
They Ø trying to kill the benefactor.