Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DASMARIÑAS
STA. CRISTINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brgy. Sta. Cristina I, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite
School ID: 107918

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Adverbs of Frequency
What are adverbs of frequency?
Adverbs that change or qualify the meaning of a sentence by telling us how often or how
frequently something happens are defined as adverbs of frequency. An adverb of frequency
is exactly what it sounds like – an adverb of time. Adverbs of frequency always describe how
often something occurs, either in definite or indefinite terms. An adverb that describes
definite frequency is one such as weekly, daily, or yearly. An adverb describing indefinite
frequency doesn’t specify an exact time frame; examples are sometimes, often, and rarely.

Adverbs of Frequency Rules

These simple rules for adverbs of frequency will help you to use them correctly:
 Always use adverbs of frequency to discuss how often something happens.
 Adverbs of frequency are often used to indicate routine or repeated activities, so they
are often used with the present simple tense.
 If a sentence has only one verb, place the adverb of frequency in the middle of the
sentence so that it is positioned after the subject but before the verb. For example: Tom
never flies. He always takes the bus.
 When a sentence contains more than one verb, place the adverb of frequency before
the main verb. For example: They have often visited Europe.
 When using an adverb of frequency in the negative or in forming a question, place it
before the main verb. For example: Do you usually get up so late?

Examples of Adverbs of Frequency

Each sentence contains an example of an adverb of frequency; the examples are italicized
for easy identification.
1. The incubator turns each egg hourly.
2. We take a vacation at least once annually.
3. I usually shop for groceries on Saturday mornings.
4. He is often late for work.
5. We seldom see John.
6. My dentist told me I should floss twice daily.

Adverbs of Frequency Exercises

The following exercises will help you to gain better understanding about how adverbs of
frequency work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. I ________________ late on Saturdays.

a. Get up usually b. Get usually up c. Usually get up

2. Jared ______________ late for work.

a. Never is b. Is never

3. _______________ on weekends?
a. Often do you travel b. Do you often travel c. Often you do travel

4. Susan ________________ early for class.

a. Often is b. Are often c. Often are d. Is often

5. When do you ____________ go on vacation each year?

a. Always b. Never c. Usually d. Ever

Adverbs of Frequency List

This list of adverbs of frequency contains many of the most common; keep in mind though
that there are many other words which can serve in this capacity. Always Annually
Constantly Daily Eventually Ever Frequently Generally Hourly Infrequently Later Monthly
Never Next Nightly Normally Now Occasionally Often Quarterly Rarely Regularly Sometimes
Soon Then Today Tonight Weekly Yearly Yesterday Yet