In this lesson, we’ll learn the adverbs of frequency in English.
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Adverbs of Frequency
Video: Adverbs of Frequency
An adverb of frequency tells us how often something takes place. We often place adverbs of frequency in these positions.
Positions | Examples | |
At the beginning of the sentence | Occasionally, often, sometimes, usually, always, … | |
Always wash your hands before the meal! | ||
Often he walked. | ||
Sometimes I go skating. | ||
At the end of the sentence | Frequently, occasionally, sometimes, often, … | |
We read books occasionally. | ||
They like to watch TV often. | ||
We go to school by bike sometimes. | ||
Between the subject and the main verb | Always, often, usually, seldom, rarely, never, … | |
Do you often go to the cinema? | ||
I sometimes watch Chinese films. | ||
She never eats vegetables. | ||
I always read comic books. | ||
They rarely watch music channels. | ||
Immediately after the verb “to be“ | Always, often, usually, seldom, rarely, never, … | |
I am always worried about my study results. | ||
She is usually very happy. | ||
I have never done anything bad. | ||
She is always cooking spaghetti. | ||
You are seldom anxious about my health. |
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Adverbs of frequency | Example | |
100% | Always | I always wake up at 7 o’clock. |
90% | Usually | I usually come home after school. |
80% | Normally/ Generally | I normally swim after work. |
70% | Often/ Frequently | I often spend Christmas with friends |
50% | Sometimes | I sometimes play tennis on the weekend. |
30% | Occasionally | I occasionally eat Vietnamese food |
10% | Seldom | I seldom go to the library. |
5% | Rarely / Hardly ever | I rarely listen to the radio. |
0% | Never | I never listen to rock music. |
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