Adverbs of Frequency

Prof. Brenes

Integrated Skills 1

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs

There are many types of adverbs. We are going to focus on adverbs of frequency here.

how often?

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

100%

ALWAYS

90%

USUALLY

80%

NORMALLY / GENERALLY

70%

OFTEN / FREQUENTLY

50%

SOMETIMES

30%

OCCASIONALLY

10%

SELDOM

5%

HARLY EVER / RARELY

0%

NEVER

one-word adverbsVERSUS

Other verbsDOLOshe sometimes gets sick. students occasionally meet. They rarely sit together.

Verb to be students are always busy. He is often hungry. I am usually late.

after

before

one-word adverbsVERSUS

Other verbs she doesn't often rest. We don't ever want to go there again.

Verb to be I am not often tired. kim isn't always here. They are never late.

after

before

in questions: adverb after subject

Are kelly and her brother often homesick?

isn't she always happy?

Am i ever late?

Do the teachers usually help you?

Doesn't he normally get late?

Don't we always enjoy the weekend?

ever vs. never

Question: Do you ever get late to class?

o%

Answer: Never

ever ONLY IN ?

A frequency Phrase usually follows the verb phrase. some of these are every day, every other week,every two hours, once a year, now and then...

FREQUENCY PHRASES

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