Name: Danna Gisella Jimenez Agurto

Course: A 1 Parallel: “F”

Date: Sunday, December 4 th

Teacher: Lic. Wilson Quimi Avelino

INVESTIGATION ON ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

The adverbs of frequency refer to the way in which the meaning of the sentence is
modified by explaining how often what is being explained takes place. That is, it is
usually used to indicate the number of repetitions or how often the events that are being
narrated occur.

Before the main verb

Adverbs of frequency are generally placed before the main verb. When we have a
sentence with a verb other than to be, we place the adverb of frequency before the
verb:

• I never get enough sleep. — I never get enough sleep.

• She often buys vegetables from the local supermarket. — She usually buys vegetables
at the local market.

• They rarely go to the beach. — They rarely go to the beach.

• We sometimes read before going to bed. — Sometimes we read before going to bed.

• He always shuts the window at night. — Always close the window at night.

After the verb to be

When the verb is, unlike the previous examples, to be, the order varies and it is the
conjugated form of be that comes first.

• I am never late. - I'm never late.

• She is often tired in the evenings. — She is usually tired in the afternoons.

• They are rarely seen in the neighborhood. — You don't usually see them in the
neighborhood.

• We are sometimes a bit annoying. — Sometimes we are a bit annoying.

• He is always scared. - He's always scared.

Between the main verb and the auxiliary

When the verb is made up of a main verb and an auxiliary verb, the adverb of frequency
will generally go between these two.

• I had never seen him before. "I've never seen him before.

• She has often spoken against the candidate. — You have often expressed opinions
contrary to the candidate.

• They could rarely go out due to the weather. — They couldn't go out often because of
the weather.

• We can sometimes be too loud. — Sometimes we make too much noise.

• He will always be a fool. "He will always be an idiot.

Other possible positions

Some adverbs such as usually, normally, often or sometimes, among others, can
also occupy final and initial positions:

• I go to the gym quite often. — I go to the gym quite often.

• They visit their grandparents frequently. — They visit their grandparents often.

• Sometimes, when I'm in a good mood, I like to sing. — Sometimes, when I'm in a
good mood, I like to sing.

When we want to emphasize the auxiliary verb in the sentence, we can also change
the position:

• I never should have listened to him. — I really should never have listened to him.

• She always has been fair to all. — Yes, she has always been fair with everyone. 

How are they used?

Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after the verb "to be" (they are
placed before the main verb but after the verb "to be").
o They don't usually watch television.
o She never eats sweets.
o They are usually in bed by 11:30
o He has never eaten Chinese food.
o Have you ever had a really serious illness? (= ever = ever)

• Sometimes, normally, normally, frequently, often and occasionally can also go at

the beginning or at the end of a sentence (sometimes, the indicated adverbs can go
at the beginning or at the end of the sentence).
o Sometimes I walk to work.
o Do you see your parents often?

• Frequency expressions or adverbial frequency phrases (every night, once a week,

twice a week…) usually go at the end of a sentence ("frequency expressions" are
placed at the end of the sentence) .
o I watch TV every night.
o I go to the cinema twice a week.

• We use "How often...?" to ask (we use the formula “How frequent…” to ask
about the frequency with which someone does something).
o How often do you watch television? They watch television every night.
o How often do you go swimming? I go swimming once a week

What are the adverbs of frequency?

We are going to show you what the adverbs of frequency are and how you should use
them in sentences. Remember that some of them admit variations, so the possibilities
can be endless. We present the frequency articles ordered from a lesser degree of
frequency to a greater degree.

 Never: I never take the train to go to work

Never: I would never drink this juice

Hardly ever: I hardly ever drink beer

Rarely: I rarely eat fish

Sometimes: Sometimes I take a nap after eating

From time to time: From time to time I go out for a walk

Once a day / a week / a month / a year: Once a year the whole family gets together

Many / several / some / few times: Sometimes I like to go out for a walk at night

Every day/week/month/year: I study Spanish every day

One day a week / month / year: I have English class one day a week

Every two / three / four days: Every two days I go to the supermarket

Often: I often study in the library

Frequently: I take the train frequently

Frequently: I often run into your sister in class

Normally: Normally, I get up at seven in the morning

Usually: Usually, I wake up at six

Almost always: I almost always eat tuna with chicken

Always: I always want to be with Marta

At all hours: I would eat chocolate at all hours

At all times: I don't like being hugged at all times