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:
- Always (all the time)
- Often (most of the time)
- Sometimes (half of the time)
- Rarely/hardly (not often)
- Never (not at all)
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).
Examples
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.
Practise
Drag the adverbs into the correct sentences.
Common mistakes learners make
- Using double adverbs (only use one in each sentence)
- Mixing adverbs with time expressions.
- Adverbs in the wrong places in a sentence.
Common mistakes learners make
- Using double adverbs (only use one in each sentence)
- Mixing adverbs with time expressions.
- Adverbs in the wrong places in a sentence.