Adverbs of frequency

always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely and never, and where to put them in a sentence

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   I get up before seven o'clock.

   alwaysbe alwaysalways amAdverbs of frequency go before the main verb: I always get up.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   She is late for school.

   usuallyis usuallyusually isWith the verb 'be' the adverb goes after it: She is usually late.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   We go to the cinema on Fridays.

   oftenare oftenoften areAdverbs of frequency go before the main verb: We often go.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   Which sentence is correct?

   He never is late.He is never late.Never he is late.With 'be' the adverb comes after it: He is never late.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   My dad cooks dinner; my mum usually does it.

   rarelyis rarelyrarely is'Rarely' goes before the main verb: rarely cooks.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   I have been to Paris.

   Answer: never'Never' goes before the main verb, including after 'have'.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   They are tired after school.

   Answer: sometimesWith 'be' the adverb goes after it: are sometimes tired.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   She checks her phone before breakfast.

   alwaysis alwaysalways is'Always' goes before the main verb.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   How do you go to the gym?

   oftenusuallysometimesWe ask about frequency with 'How often...?'
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'She drinks always tea in the morning.'

    Answer: FalseAdverbs of frequency go before the main verb: She always drinks tea.
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'He is usually busy on Mondays.'

    Answer: TrueWith 'be' the adverb correctly comes after it.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    How often do you do sport? Use adverbs of frequency in your answer.

    Sample answer: I usually go running twice a week. I sometimes play tennis, but I rarely go swimming.