Reading
Patois: Shi a read wan buk.
English: She is reading a book.
Writing
Patois: Im a rite letta tuh im fren.
English: He is writing a letter to his friend.
Painting
Patois: Dem did a paint di waal dem.
English: They were painting the walls.
Sleeping
Patois: Mi did a sleep wen yuh call.
English: I was sleeping when you called.
Dreaming
Patois: Shi did a driim bout ar vekieshan.
English: She was dreaming about her vacation.