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

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