What does it mean?
Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. Use always for 100%, usually for most times, often for many times, sometimes for some times, rarely or seldom for not many times, and never for 0%.
I always brush my teeth.
She usually walks to school.
We sometimes eat pizza.
He never sleeps late.
Ask: how often?
AlwaysI always drink water.Every time.
SometimesWe sometimes play tennis.Some times.
NeverThey never shout in class.No times.
Learn the frequency ladder.
100%alwaysEvery time.
80%-90%usually / normallyAlmost every time.
0%neverNot at any time.
Use often, sometimes, rarely, and seldom.
OftenI often read books.Many times.
SometimesShe sometimes visits her aunt.Some times.
Rarely / seldomWe rarely eat sweets.Not many times.
Put the adverb before the main verb.
I always do homework.always before doSubject + adverb + verb.
She usually eats breakfast.usually before eatsBefore main verb.
They never arrive late.never before arriveBefore main verb.
Put the adverb after am, is, and are.
I am always happy.after ambe + adverb.
He is usually early.after isbe + adverb.
They are never noisy.after arebe + adverb.
Put the adverb after helping verbs.
I can always help.after canhelping verb + adverb + main verb.
She doesn't usually eat fish.after doesn'tNegative helper + adverb.
We have never seen snow.after havePerfect helper + adverb.
Use frequency expressions at the beginning or end.
Every dayI read every day.How often.
Once a weekWe swim once a week.One time each week.
Twice a monthThey visit twice a month.Two times each month.
Common word-order mistakes.
CorrectShe usually walks to school.Before main verb.
CorrectShe is usually kind.After be.
Not correctShe walks usually to school.
She usually is kind.Move the adverb.
She usually is kind.Move the adverb.
Choose the correct form.
I ___ my teeth before bed.
Choose the correct form.
Maha ___ early for class.
Choose the correct frequency word.
He ___ eats meat because he is vegetarian.
Which sentence has correct word order?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence uses a frequency expression correctly?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose the correct form. Think about meaning and word order.
Ali up at six.
He ready by seven.
After school, he football.
He sweets.
He visits his cousins .
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
Sara ___ before bed.
2. MCQ
Which sentence is correct with be?
3. Type the answer
We ___ play games after school.
4. Type the answer
A good friend ___ laughs at others.
5. MCQ
Which sentence uses a frequency expression correctly?
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