Adverbs of Frequency

1
100 % Always
20% Hardly ever

80% Usually
0% Never

60% Often

40% Sometimes
Use

Use adverbs of
frequency to answer
the question
How often…?
Use a positive (+) verb
with “hardly ever” and
“never”

4
Position
Adverbs of frequency go BEFORE all
verbs (except be)

SUBJECT + ADV. OF FREQUENCY + VERB

EXAMPLES:
She always plays tennis in the morning.
They usually have lunch at work.

5
Position
Adverbs of frequency go AFTER the verb
to be (is – are – am)

SUBJECT + VERB TO BE + ADVERB OF FREQUENCY

EXAMPLES:
She is always late for work.
They are often hungry.