ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY.

Adverbs of Frequency

always
usually
frequently
often
sometimes
occasionally
rarely
seldom
hardly ever
never

Adverbs of Frequency answer the question "How often?" or "How frequently?" They tell us how often somebody does something.
Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb (except the main verb "to be"):
• We usually go shopping on Saturday.
• I have often done that.
• She is always late.
Occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently and usually can also go at the beginning or end of a sentence:
• Sometimes they come and stay with us.
• I play tennis occasionally.
Rarely and seldom can also go at the end of a sentence (often with "very"):
• We see them rarely.
• John eats meat very seldom

I-Complete the exercise.

1- Nancy and I (30%)______________ go out for coffee together.

2- Andrea (90%)_________________ has ice-cream for dessert.

3- I (20%)_____________________ drive my car to work.

4- My sister (35%)_________________ eats vegetables .

5- It (0%)________________ rains here in the summer.

6- we take the dog off his leash at the beach________________.

7- My sister 100%___________ take a shower in the afternoon.

8- My boyfriend and I (35%) _______________________take vacations together quite .

9- Andy (10%)__________________ gets to visit with his cousins.

10- I (50%)____________________ do homework in college.



II-Rewrite the complete sentence using the adverb in its correct position.

Example: I play tennis on Sundays. (often)

Answer: I often play tennis on Sundays.



1) He listens to the radio. (often)
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2) They read a book. (sometimes)
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3) Pete gets angry. (never)
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4) Tom is very friendly. (usually)
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5) I take sugar in my coffee. (sometimes)
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6) Ramon and Frank are hungry. (often)
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7) My grandmother goes for a walk in the evening. (always)
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8) Walter helps his father in the kitchen. (usually)
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9) They watch TV in the afternoon. (never)
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10) Christine smokes. (never)
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