Did
Patois: Im duh im homework laas nite
English: He did his homework last night.
Said
Patois: Shi seh shi wudda deh yah by noon
English: She said she would be here by noon.
Got
Patois: Mi get likkle wuk.
English: I got a new job.
Sang
Patois: Shi sing waah beautiful song.
English: She sang a beautiful song.
Swam
Patois: Dem swim inna di ooshan fi owaz
English: They swam in the ocean for hours.