MOST COMMON

FREQUENCY ADVERBS
always, usually, often,
frequently, sometimes,
seldom, never

Frequency
adverbs are
used to express
how often
somebody does

Place the frequency adverb

before the main verb
(if the main verb is not the
verb to be)
Example:
We often jump the rope.

something.
They answer the
question How

REMEMBER:
Often?
The adverbsseldom
andnever are
considered negative.
Sometimes,often,
frequentlyandusually

Place the frequency adverb

can also go at the

after the main verb if the

beginning or end of a

main verb is the verb "to

sentence

be"
Example:
I am usually happy

It is possible to use
frequency adverbs
when referring to the
past, present or
future.

PRACTICE
Task 1
Write true sentences about yourself.
following frequency adverbs.

Use one of the

Always
Usually
Frequently
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
Task 2
Answer the following questions about yourself. Write true
and complete answers on the lines.
1. How often do you surf in internet?
2. How often do you use your cell phone to take a
picture?
3. How often do you send an email to a friend?
4. How often do you text a friend?
5. How often do you play games on computer?
6. How often do you read at news online?
7. How often do you use internet to chat?
8. How often do you go to an internet cafe?

Task 3
Write a list of things you always do and you would like to
stop doing and another list of things you never do and you
would like to start doing.