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Datapoint Aboriginal English/Deletion of auxiliary be: before progressive
Variety:
Aboriginal English
Feature:
Deletion of auxiliary be: before progressive
Value:
A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants:
Ian Malcolm
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Examples
Example 3911:
The nurse Ø comin soon, mum
The nurse will be coming soon, mum'
Example 3912:
I Ø goin shame for her
I'm getting embarrassed for her'
Source:
Malcolm et al. 2002
: 41
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