Adverbs of Frequency

1. What are adverbs of frequency?

Adverbs of frequency are words that tell us how often we do something. They help us talk about our habits, routines, and everyday activities.

2. Common adverbs of frequency

- Always – 100% of the time
- Usually – most of the time
- Often – many times
- Sometimes – on some occasions
- Rarely – not often
- Never – 0% of the time

3. Examples

1.  I always study English.
2.  She usually walks to work.
3.  He often watches TV.
4.  We sometimes eat out.
5.  They rarely go shopping.
6.  I never smoke.

4. Where do we use them?

With a main verb, the adverb usually comes before the verb:

Subject + Adverb + Main Verb

• I always drink coffee.
• She usually gets up early.

Adverbs of Frequency with the "BE" Verb 

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens.
Always, Usually, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never

The "BE" verb includes words like: am, is, are, was, were. With the "BE" verb, the adverb of frequency comes after the "BE" verb.

Examples: 

- I am always tired.
- She is usually happy.
- He is often late.
- We are sometimes busy.
- They are never angry.

Structure: Subject + "BE" VERB + adverb of frequency + complement