Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of Frequency

by Mary Bickel

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always

almost always

often

usually

sometimes

hardly ever

rarely

almost never

never

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Where do we put adverbs of frequency?

MOST VERBS: We put them BEFORE the main verb in the sentence.

I am usually hungry after school.They are never on time for class.

John sometimes eats doughnuts for breakfast.Do you always study before an exam?

THE VERB "BE": We put them AFTER the main verb in the sentence.

Put an adverb of frequency in each sentence!

My parents wake up at 6:30.We buy a snack from Carlos. She is the first to arrive at school.They play football on the weekend.I practice the piano in the afternoon.You are happy after school.I brush my teeth before I go to bed. Dan is angry when he is driving.

always

almost always

often

usually

sometimes

hardly ever

rarely

almost never

never

How do we use adverbs of frequency?

We use them to answer questions with "how often".How often do you go to the cinema?I rarely go to the cinema.We also use them to give more detailed information when we are speaking or telling a story.She always passes her exams because she never forgets to do her homework.

How often do you...?

Together with a partner, talk about your habits. How often do you do them?Examples:I never take a shower in the morning.I usually read a book before I go to sleep.I always play video games after I finish my homework!

Adverbs of Frequency

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Start at the bottom of the ladder. Ask a question ¨How often...? If you receive the correct answer, you can move up.

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