This article addresses two questions on Swahili verb extensions: (a) What is the order of the extensions in relation to the applicative. (b) How can the order be accounted for. Data on the order of the extensions are obtained by searching the Helsinki Corpus of Swahili for applicative combinations with the causative. passive. https://www.roneverhart.com/KNIPEX-7-1-4-in-88-01-180-Alligator-Water-Pump-Pliers/