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Value Indefinite article is preposed
Language:
Singlish
Parameter:
Position of indefinite article in the noun phrase
References
Wee and Ansaldo 2004
: 58-60
Examples
Yes, I was calling up for temp job.
Yes,
yes
I
1sg
was
be.
sg
.
pst
call-ing
call-
prog
up
up
for
for
temp
temporary
job.
job
Yes, I was phoning for a temporary job.
See
Wee and Ansaldo 2004
: 60
You mean you brought your I.C. to a temp agency?
You
2sg
mean
mean
you
2sg
brought
bring.
pst
your
2sg
.
poss
I.C.
identity.card
to
prep
a
art
temp
temporary
agency?
agency
Do you mean you brought your identity card to an agency for temporary jobs?
See
Wee and Ansaldo 2004
: 60
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