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¿Como se utilizan?
 

 Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after verb “to be” (se colocan
antes del verbo principal pero después del verbo «to be»).
o They don´ t usually watch TV. THEY DON`T USUALLY WATCH TV
o She never eats sweets.
o They are usually in bed by 11:30
o She´s never eaten Chinese food.
o Have you ever had a really serious illness? (= ever = alguna vez)

 Sometimes, usually, normally, frequently, often and occasionally can also go at the
beginning or end of a sentence (en ocasiones, los adverbios indicados, pueden ir al
principio o al final de la oración).
o I walk to work.
o Do you see your parentes often?

 Frequency expressions or adverbs phrases of frequency (every evening, once a

week, twice a week…) normally go at the end a clause (las «expresiones de
frecuencia» se colocan al final de la oración).
o I watch TV every evening.
o I go to the cinema twice a week.
o Once
o Twice
o Three times
o Four times…………

 We use “How often …?” to ask (utilizamos la fórmula «How often…» para
preguntar por la frecuencia con la que alguien hace algo).
o How often do they watch TV? They watch TV every evening.
o How often do you go swimming? I go swimming once a week.

TEN CUENTA LOS ERRORES MÁS COMUNES DESCRITOS EN ESTE

CUADRO…

 
Position of adverbs of frequency –
Exercise 1

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)

Complete sentence using the adverb of frequency in brackets in

its correct position.

1. They OFTEN go to the movies. (often)

2. She listens to classical music. (rarely)

3. He reads the local newspaper. (sometimes)

4. Sara smiles. (never)

5. She complains about her husband. (always)

6. I drink coffee. (sometimes)

7. Frank is ill. (often)

8. He feels terrible (usually)

9. I go jogging in the morning. (always)

10. She helps her daughter with her homework. (never)

11. We watch television in the evening. (always)

12. I smoke. (never)

13. I eat meat. (seldom)

14. I eat vegetables and fruits. (always)

Mike's week - adverbs

  

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

always
 He                                              plays football on

Mondays.
ne ver
 He                                              plays tennis on

Sundays.

 He                                              plays basketball on

Saturdays.

 He                                              plays tennis on

Tuesdays.
 He                                              plays football on

Saturdays.

 He                                              plays tennis on

Thursdays.

 He                                              plays basketball on

Mondays.

 He                                              plays football on

Fridays.

 He                                              plays tennis on

Thursdays.

 He                                              plays basketball on

Sundays.

Frequency Adverbs - ALWAYS / USUALLY / OFTEN

Frequency Adverbs come BEFORE other verbs. 

Other Verbs I always help the other students.
(play, do, study, work, etc.) My brother usually comes late to school.
Jenny and Susan often study in the library after class.
Frequency Adverbs come AFTER a BE verb. 
BE Verb I am always a good student.
(am, is, are, was, were, etc.) My brother is usually late to school.
Jenny and Susan are often in the library after class.
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS WITH HOW OFTEN

 How often do you travel to Machupicchu?

 How often do you wake up in the middle of the night?

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 How often do you go to the dentist?

 How often do you go to church?

 How often do you eat candies?

 How often do you go to the doctor?

 How often do you say "I Love you" to your parents?

 How often do you take your English book to study?

 How often do you practice sports?

 How often do you brush your teeth?

 How often do you listen to music?

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 How often do you read?

 How often do you go to the shopping mall?

 How often do you buy clothes?

 How often do you eat fast food?

 How often do you have English classes?

 How often do you go out with your friends?

 How often do you go to the movies?

 How often do you go for a walk?

 How often do you use the Internet?