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Adverbs of Frequency

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY
Adverbs of frequency: word order, position

He always goes to work by bus.


An adverb of frequency can go: Sub + adv + verb + object
before the main verb
They never go on holiday in winter.
John is often absent from lessons.
Sub + verb to be + adverb + object
after the verb to be
They were usually on time.

You should always turn the electricity off.


after modal verbs should, can, could, etc. Sub + modal verb + adverb + object
My boss can never remember my name.

Sometimes she is late.


Sometimes and occasionally can go in the front,
middle or end position of a sentence.
She is sometimes late.
She is late sometimes.

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