Adverbs of Frequency

1. Adverbs of Frequency

2. Study Habits

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3. Adverbs of Frequency 1

Adverbs of frequency say how often
something happens.
always
100%
usually
often
sometimes
He
studies.
He always
rarely studies.
usually
He sometimes
studies.
never
often
50%
rarely
never
0%

4. Adverbs of Frequency 2

Adverbs of frequency come after the verb
be.
She is sometimes late.
The students are never bored.

5. Adverbs of Frequency 3

Adverbs of frequency usually come before
other verbs.
She often checks her answers.
He usually pays attention in class.

6. Usually and Sometimes

Usually and sometimes can also come at
the beginning or end of a sentence.
The dog eats his homework sometimes.
Sometimes the dog eats his homework.
The dog sometimes eats his homework.

7. Practice 1

Work with a partner. Describe your
study habits. Use adverbs of
frequency and the phrases below.
Example: study at my computer
1) Istudy
in front study
of theat
TV
sometimes
always
2) ask my
thecomputer.
teacher for help
usually
3) be early to class
4) review my grammar notes
100%
often
sometimes
5) make flashcards
rarely
6) be attentive in class
never
50%
0%

8. Questions with Ever

Use ever in yes/no questions. Ever means
“at any time.”
Are the tests ever easy?
Does he ever get an “A”?

9. Be Careful!

Do not use ever in affirmative statements.
Yes!
Do
youI ever
ever come
come on
on time.
time?
I always
time.
I never come
come on
late.

10. Questions with How Often

Use how often to ask about frequency.
How often do
you study with
a partner?
I rarely study
with a partner.

11. Practice 2

With a partner, ask questions
with how often. Follow the
examples.
How often _______ you…
Example:
falloften
asleep
studying
1)•How
study
in ado
group
you fall asleep studying?
often in
areclass
you tired?
bebored
tired
2)•How
be
3) listen to the teacher
4) practice speaking English
5) get an “A” on a test
6) be confused in class