Datapoint Nigerian Pidgin/Order of frequency adverb, verb, and object

Most adverbs follow the verb and its object, but these may optionally precede the subject as well. A few adverbs obligatorily intervene between the subject and the verb.

Values

Verb – object – adverb Frequency: 70.0%

Example 17-13:
Me̱ri dè kis Jo̱n planti taym.
Me̱ri
Mary
ncompl
kis
kiss
Jo̱n
John
planti
plenty
taym.
time
Mary often kisses John.
Confidence:
Very certain

Adverb – verb – object Frequency: 30.0%

Example 17-14:
Planti taym Me̱ri dè kis Jo̱n.
Planti
plenty
taym
time
Me̱ri
Mary
ncompl
kis
kiss
Jo̱n.
John
Mary often kisses John.
Confidence:
Very certain