1. What Are Adverbs of Frequency?
Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. They answer the question “How often?”
These adverbs help you talk about your daily habits, routines, and repeated actions. For example, I always have breakfast at 8 a.m. (= Every day, not sometimes)
2. The Main Adverbs of Frequency
| Adverb | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Always | 100% of the time | I always brush my teeth in the morning. |
| Usually | About 90% | She usually walks to work. |
| Often | About 70-80% | We often watch movies on weekends. |
| Sometimes | About 50% | He sometimes plays football after school. |
| Occasionally | About 30% | They occasionally eat out. |
| Rarely | About 10% | I rarely drink coffee at night. |
| Seldom | Similar to rarely | She seldom eats fast food. |
| Never | 0% of the time | He never smokes. |
3. Where Do Adverbs of Frequency Go in a Sentence?
Adverbs of Frequency are either placed: Before the main verb, or After the verb “to be” (am, is, are)
A. Before the main verb
I always drink water in the morning.
They usually go to school by bus.
We sometimes play tennis.
B. After “to be”
They are often tired after work.
She is always happy.
I am never late for class.
4. Common Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
| Mistake | Correction |
| ❌ I drink always tea in the morning. | ✅ I always drink tea in the morning. |
| ❌ She always is late. | ✅ She is always late. |
| ❌ He doesn’t never go to the gym. | ✅ He never goes to the gym. |
(Remember: Don’t and never cannot be used together)
5. How to Use Adverbs of Frequency in Questions?
We use them with do/does/did or after to be.
Examples:
Do you often go swimming?
Does she always wake up early?
Are they usually busy?
Is he sometimes late?
Short answers:
No, he isn’t.
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
Yes, she is.
6. Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct adverb of frequency.
We ___ (sometimes / always) visit our grandparents.
I ___(always / never) go to bed before 11 p.m.
She __ (usually / rarely) eats vegetables.
They __ (often / never) play football on Fridays.
My father __ (is / is always) tired after work.
7. Summary
Adverbs of frequency = tell us how often an action happens. They help make your English sound natural, fluent, and real.
Word order:
1. Before main verbs → I often study English.
2. After “to be” → She is always polite.
2 Comments
1- We sometimes visit our grandparents.
2- I always go to bed before 11 p.m.
3- She rarely eats vegetables.
4- they never play football on fridays.
5- My father is always tired after work.
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