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How often do you do your English
homework? If you always do it, you are
a star pupil. If you usually do it, then
you are like most English learners.
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Adverbs of frequency
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Always, sometimes and never
■ Three of the main adverbs of frequency are always, sometimes and never.
■ Always means 100% of the time
■ Sometimes means something is not a regular occurrence. It is in between
always and never.
■ Never means 0% of the time.
100% In between 0%
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Placement of adverbs
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Adverbs of frequency
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John’s routine
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How often does John do these things?
5. Eats in restaurants
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About you
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What do they do?
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More adverbs of frequency
percentage adverb
80-90% usually/normally
60-70% often
30-40% occasionally
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More adverbs of frequency
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Placement of adverbs
■ Usually, normally, often, sometimes and occasionally can also be used at the
beginning of a sentence.
■ Remember to use a comma to separate the adverb from the rest of the
sentence.
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Alice’s routine
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Choose the correct option
a. always b. usually
a. rarely b. often
a. occasionally b. often
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Choose the correct option
a. usually b. seldom
a. occasionally b. often
a. often b. sometimes
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Tell your teacher
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How often did you do these things when you were a child?
watch TV
go to
McDonalds ride your bike
do sport
go to bed eat cake
early argue with
your friends
drink fizzy
drinks walk to school
play computer games
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A superhero’s normal day
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Quiz your teacher
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Reflect on the goals
yes no
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Reflect on this lesson
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If you have time, go over
the most difficult slides again
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Exercise p. 9
1. always, 2. sometimes, 3. always, 4. sometimes, 5. never
Exercise p. 16 - 17
1. B, 2. A, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B, 6. A, 7. A, 8. B
Answer key
Homework
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Write 3 lists
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Text at the beginning
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Sentences in the first person plural
Examples:
I don’t understand
He has a book
→ We have a book
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About this material
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