Lesson 9 - Frequency Adverbs

Vocabulary

Description

We use frequency adverbs to describe how often we do something. We usually place the frequency adverb between the subject and the simple present verb in the sentence. Sometimes they are placed at the beginning or end of a sentence. Frequency adverbs come after the verb "be".

Frequency Adverbs


always

100% of the time


usually

90-99% of the time


often

75-90% of the time


sometimes

25-75% of the time


seldom

10-25% of the time


rarely

1-10% of the time


never

0% of the time

Examples:

I always brush my hair in the morning.(100%)

People usually smile at babies .(90-99%)

We often visit our friends. (75-90%)

Sometimes Ann makes coffee.(25-75%)

They seldom go to movies.(10-25%)

Mary rarely drinks tea.(1-10%)

Donna never runs.(0%)