Datapoint Louisiana Creole/Polar questions

The question particle eske is very rare in modern Louisiana Creole of Breaux Bridge.

Values

Only interrogative intonation Frequency: 90.0%

Example 53-377:
To kone danse?
To
2sg
kone
know
danse?
dance
Do you know how to dance?

Source: Neumann 1985: 333

Confidence:
Very certain

Initial question particle Frequency: 10.0%

Example 53-378:
Èskè vou gen ki-chòw kant sa, ke blan marye e nwa?
Èskè
q
vou
2sg
gen
have
ki-chòw
some-thing
kant
against
sa,
dem
ke
comp
blan
white
marye
marry
e
with
nwa?
black
Do you have anything against a white person marrying a black person?

Source: Klingler 2003: 329

Example 53-379:
Èskè to monnde to tant pou la gòm-la?
Èskè
q
to
2sg
monnde
ask
to
2sg.poss
tant
aunt
pou
for
la
art.def.sg
gòm-la?
chewing.gum-art.def.sg
Did you ask your aunt for the chewing gum?

Source: Klingler 2003: 329

Example 53-380:
Eske to sorti avek li yer swar?
Eske
q
to
2sg
sorti
go.out
avek
with
li
3sg
yer
yesterday
swar?
evening
Did you go out with him last night?

Source: Neumann 1985: 333

Confidence:
Very certain