Adverbs of Frequency
October 27, 2009
When using the present simple tense, adwords of frequency are used to
express 'how often' we do something. Below you will see a list of the
most common adverbs in order of frequency.
always
usually
normally
generally
regularly
often
frequently
sometimes
occasionly
rarely
seldom
never
Where is the adverb of frequency placed?
Usually the adverb is placed between the subject and the verb.
I often have toast for breakfast.
I sometimes watch football.
He rarely does his homework.
They never drink coffee after 6 pm.
We normally go away in the summer.
When using the verb 'to be' the adverb is usually placed after the verb.
Paul is usually late.
David is never here.
I am always hungry!
If more than one verb is used (auxiliary verb), the adverb is placed between the two verbs.
I would usually go there.
I don't normally smoke.
The students have often complained that they receive too much homework.
Note: Exception is 'have to'. I often have to repeat the exercise.
Expressions
Every now and then
From time to time
Every day/week/month/year
Once a week/month/year
Twice a day/year
Three times a day/week/month/year
Expressions are placed at the beginning or end of the sentence.
I study English every day.
Every now and then I go to the gym.
I eat three times a day.
I go to the cinema from time to time.
always
usually
normally
generally
regularly
often
frequently
sometimes
occasionly
rarely
seldom
never
Where is the adverb of frequency placed?
Usually the adverb is placed between the subject and the verb.
I often have toast for breakfast.
I sometimes watch football.
He rarely does his homework.
They never drink coffee after 6 pm.
We normally go away in the summer.
When using the verb 'to be' the adverb is usually placed after the verb.
Paul is usually late.
David is never here.
I am always hungry!
If more than one verb is used (auxiliary verb), the adverb is placed between the two verbs.
I would usually go there.
I don't normally smoke.
The students have often complained that they receive too much homework.
Note: Exception is 'have to'. I often have to repeat the exercise.
Expressions
Every now and then
From time to time
Every day/week/month/year
Once a week/month/year
Twice a day/year
Three times a day/week/month/year
Expressions are placed at the beginning or end of the sentence.
I study English every day.
Every now and then I go to the gym.
I eat three times a day.
I go to the cinema from time to time.
Posted by Jack Askew. Posted In : Grammar
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