Value Indefinite article is preposed

Language:
Singlish
Parameter:
Position of indefinite article in the noun phrase
References
Wee and Ansaldo 2004: 58-60

Examples

  1. 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

  2. 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