FREQUENCY ADVERBS

Where do adverbs of frequency go?

Adverbs of frequency show you how often something happens. This can be always = 100%, or
never = 0%.

These adverbs can go before the main verb.

 or after a form of to be (am, are, is) - (was, were).

The adverbs often, usually, sometimes and occasionally can go at the beginning of a

sentence.

 Sometimes I go swimming.

 Often we surf the internet.

Sometimes these adverbs can go at the end of a sentence.

 We read books occasionally.

Rewrite the complete sentence using the adverb in brackets in its usual position.

EXAMPLE:

I play tennis on Sundays. (often)

ANSWER:

I often play tennis on Sundays.

1. He listens to the radio. (often) _____________________________________ .

2. They read a book. (sometimes) ____________________________________ .

3. Pete gets angry. (never) ___________________________________________.

4. Tom is very friendly. (usually) ______________________________________ .

5. I take sugar in my coffee. (sometimes) _____________________________ .

6. Ramon and Frank are hungry. (often) _______________________________ .

7. My grandmother goes for a walk in the evening. (always) ________________ .

8. Walter helps his father in the kitchen. (usually) ________________________ .

9. They watch TV in the afternoon. (never) ______________________________ .

10. Christine smokes. (never) __________________________________________.

Make some questions to ask your classmates (how often?) using adverbs of frequency and
taking into account the position of the adverb.
Example: How often do you wash your hands?

- I usually wash my hands

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