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 VI
Match the sentences (1-10) with the uses of the Present Simple (A-D)
1. The performance starts at 6 pm on Saturday. A) permanent situations or states
2. Winter comes after spring. B) repeated / habitual actions
3. Sam often gets into trouble. C) general truths or laws of nature
4. Allan has a part-time job as a waiter. D) timetables / programmes (future meaning)
5. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
6. My children like watching street performers.
7. The train arrives at 5 am tomorrow.
8. Her daughter behaves very well.
9. Skilled and skilful workers get a high salary.
10. Cathy usually gets up at 7:30 am.
11. I speak four languages.
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…do(es) + subject + V1….

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 Adverbs of frequency
How often...?

normally = usually
occasionally = sometimes
hardly ever
e.g. How often do you visit your aunt? I always/ usually/sometimes visit her on Sundays.

I.
Complete the sentences use the adverbs of frequency in brackets
1. They go to the movies. (often)
2. She listens to classical music. (rarely)
3. He reads the local newspaper. (sometimes)
4. Sarah smiles. (never)
5. Sarah doesn’t speak loudly. (usually)
6. I don’t go to bed early. (normally)
7. We must behave at school (always)
8. You should use these words. (never)
9. He is cross and disagreeable. (usually)
10. I am at home on Friday afternoon. (hardly ever)
 11. She complains about her husband. (always)
12. You can rely on me (always)
13. I drink coffee. (sometimes)
14. - Do you put on your seat belt when you drive? – Yes, I do. (always)
15. - Is she often late for lessons? – No, she is. (never)
16. Children must follow road safety rules. (always)
17. – Do they often get into trouble? – No, they do. (seldom)
18. You can help the environment. (always)

II.
Complete the sentences. Use the adverb and the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Our teacher, Mrs Jones, ……. (never / be) late for lessons.
2. I …….. (often / clean) my bedroom at the weekend.
3. My brother ……. (hardly ever / help) me with my homework.
4. I …….. (sometimes / be) bored in the maths lessons.
5. We ……. (rarely / watch) football on TV.
6. You and Tony …… (never / play) computer games with me.
7. You …… (usually / be) at the sports centre on Sunday.
8. The school bus ……. (always / arrive) at half past eight.
9. - Do you wear casual clothes at school? – No, I …. (seldom / do)
10. Cathy …. (always / can) persuade her mother to buy her new outfits.

III.
Complete the sentences use the adverbs of frequency in brackets
1. You must brush your teeth twice a day. (always)
2. - Do you watch horror films on TV? (often) - No. I do. (rarely)
3. - Is he on time for work? (always) - Yes, he is. (normally)
4. Karen has cereal for breakfast. (hardly ever)
5. Bob can wake up early in the morning. (never)
6. You should help your community. (always)
7. A part-time job can give you a chance to learn a new skill. (often)

IV
Write the words in the correct order to make sentences.
1. always | hand in | I | on time. | my homework
2. her birthday | celebrates | twice a year. | The Queen
3. in the evening. | play | We | computer games | usually
4. You | your future. | about | hardly ever | think
5. never | seen | I have | her before.
6. use | in the evening. | the school library | I | can | never
7. go | My parents | about once a year. | to the cinema
8. black in summer. | normally | wear | I | don’t
9. Do you do your homework after school? – Yes | always | do | I
10. help | The children | with the housework. | rarely
 V
Complete the sentences use the adverbs of frequency
a. I do my homework after school. Every day! (never / always / usually)
b. He goes swimming. He can’t swim! (never / sometimes / always)
c. We have pizza for dinner. Just once a week! (always / sometimes / usually)
d. They watch TV in English. They love it! (never / sometimes / usually)
e. I talk to strangers. It’s a really bad idea! (sometimes / always / never)
f. She goes to the park on Sundays. Every Sunday! (never / always / usually)
g. We get up at 7.00. Every day except the weekend. (usually / never / always)
h. I have cereal for breakfast. I don’t like it! (usually / sometimes / never)