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Adverbs of frequency

Where do adverbs of frequency go?


Adverbs of frequency show you how often something happens. This can be always =
100%, or never = 0%.
•always
•usually
•regularly
•normally
•often
•sometimes
•occasionally
•rarely
•seldom
•never
These adverbs can go before the main verb.
or after a form of to be (am, are, is) - (was, were).
Adverb of
Subject Auxiliary Verb Rest
frequency

I always get up/wake up at 6.45.

football on
Peter can usually play
Sundays.

Mandy has sometimes got lots of homework.


Adverb of
Subject Auxiliary Rest
frequency

Susan is never late.


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.
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