Datapoint Nigerian Pidgin/Position of interrogative phrases in content questions

All interrogative phrases can occur in situ, but in most cases they are fronted.

Values

Interrogative phrase initial Frequency: 75.0%

Example 17-16:
Haw mo̱ch mò̱ni dè̱m ge̱t?
Haw
how
mo̱ch
much
mò̱ni
money
dè̱m
3pl.sbj
ge̱t?
have
How much money do they have?

Source: Faraclas 1996: 15

Confidence:
Very certain

Interrogative phrase not initial Frequency: 25.0%

Example 17-15:
Dè̱m ge̱t haw mo̱ch mò̱ni?
Dè̱m
3pl.sbj
ge̱t
have
haw
how
mo̱ch
much
mò̱ni?
money
How much money do they have?

Source: Faraclas 1996: 15

Confidence:
Very certain