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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is non-verbal
Example 21-91:
(I am) scared.
(I
(I
am)
am)
scared.
afraid
I am afraid.
Confidence:
Unspecified
Language:
Singlish
by
Lisa Lim
and
Umberto Ansaldo
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Language:
Singlish
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Own knowledge
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