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This map shows the distribution of variants for I am. Only data from the dt. and cs. are included, as the nature of the (c)wl. data means that the phrase I am (or equivalent) is not elicited. Four variants are found in the EPED: I am, I is, I are and I be.
dt.
- 1.
cs. - 4., 14.
cs. - 4., 14.
Text.