Frequency Adverbs
1. Adverbs of frequency tell how often something happens.
2. Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb if the
main verb is not “to be.”
Examples: We usually eat breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
My dad never gets off work before 6:00.
I sometimes wear a tie to work.
3. Adverbs of frequency come after the verb “to be.” (am,
is, are, was, were)
Examples:
I am always happy to see you.
You are never ready for school on time!
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Here is a chart of frequency adverbs. The percentages show
approximately how often
A. Put the adverb of frequency on the right place.
1. He listens to the radio. (often)
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2. They read a book. (sometimes)
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3. Pete gets angry. (never)
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4. Tom is very friendly. (usually)
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5. I take sugar in my coffee. (sometimes)
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6. Ramon is hungry. (often)
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7. My grandmother goes for a walk in the evening. (always)
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8. Walter helps his father in the kitchen. (usually)
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9. They watch TV in the afternoon. (never)
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10. Christine smokes after dinner. (seldom)
B. Put the adverb of frequency on the right place.
1. He plays golf on Sundays. (sometimes)
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2. The weather is bad in November. (always)
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3. It rains in California. (never)
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4. We have fish for dinner. (seldom)
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5. She will see him. (rarely)
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6. Peter doesn´t get up before seven. (usually)
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7. They do not play tennis on Sundays. (always)
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8. Mary watches TV. (hardly / ever)
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9. I go to school by bus. (always)
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10. I get up at seven. (usually)