Adverbs of Frequency

Study Habits
Well, I always do my homework,
and I often ask the teacher for help.
Hmmm… Well, I am usually late for
class, and I never do my homework.
You got an “A+” Maybe I need to try
again!?!? How do you your study habits.
do it?
I got an “A+.”

I got an
“F” again.
 Adverbs of Frequency 1
Adverbs of frequency are used to say how often you

do something or something happens.

always 100%

usually 85%
often 65%
sometimes 40%
rarely 15%
He always studies.
He sometimes studies. never 0%

He rarely studies.
 Adverbs of Frequency 2
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb
be.

She is sometimes late.

The students are never bored.

 Adverbs of Frequency 3
Adverbs of frequency usually come before
other verbs.

She often checks her answers.

He usually pays attention in class.

 Sometimes
sometimes can also come at the beginning
or end of a sentence.

The dog eats his homework sometimes.

Sometimes the dog eats his homework.

The dog sometimes eats his homework.

 Work with a partner. Describe your
Practice 1 study habits. Use adverbs of
frequency and the phrases below.

I sometimes study at
Example: study at my computer
my computer.
100%
always
1) study in front of the TV
usually
2) ask the teacher for help
often
3) be early to class sometimes 50%
4) review my grammar notes
rarely
5) make flashcards
never
6) be attentive in class 0%
 Questions with Ever
Use ever in yes/no questions. Ever means
“at any time.”

Are the tests ever easy?

Does he ever get an “A”?

 Be Careful!

Do not use ever in affirmative statements.

Do you ever come on time?

Yes! I ever come on time.

I always come on time.

I never come late.

 Questions with How Often

Use how often to ask about frequency.

How often do I rarely study

you study with with a partner.
a partner?
 With a partner, ask
Practice 2 questions with how often.
Follow the examples.

How often _______ you…

Example:
1)•How
fall often
study asleep
in ado studying
group
you fall asleep studying?
2)•How often in
bebored
be tired areclass
you tired?

3) listen to the teacher

4) practice speaking English
5) get an “A” on a test
6) be confused in class