Adverbs of Frequency in English

Adverbs of frequency are words or phrases to show how often an action happens.

Some examples are, always, never, often, sometimes, rarely.

In this lesson, you’ll learn the common adverbs of frequency and practise using them.

What are adverbs of frequency?

Adverbs of frequency show how often an action happens.

Some examples are:

Adverbs of frequency often go in present simple sentences and come after the verb ‘to be’ or after the subject (if no ‘to be’ verb).

We often go to the park.

I always visit my grandparents.

He is sometimes bored in class.

Adverbs of frequency go after the subject and before the verb, unless using a ‘to be’ verb.

Drag the adverbs into the correct sentences.

These free exercises are just the basics.

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