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".
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always |
100% of the time |
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usually |
90-99% of the time |
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often |
75-90% of the time |
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sometimes |
25-75% of the time |
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seldom |
10-25% of the time |
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rarely |
1-10% of the time |
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never |
0% of the time |
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%)