Adverbs of Frequency
HeyGen Introduction Video
Content
Frequency adverbs are words that describe how often an action occurs. They are used to express the regularity of an activity or event.
As you can see, frequency adverbs can range from actions that happen all the time to those that happen rarely or never.
Common Frequency Adverbs
- Always (100% of the time)
- Example: She always wakes up early.
- Usually (about 90% of the time)
- Example: He usually walks to work.
- Frequently (about 80% of the time)
- Example: He frequently uses Instagram.
- Often (about 70% of the time)
- Example: They often go to the park on weekends.
- Sometimes (about 50% of the time)
- Example: We sometimes eat out for dinner.
- Occasionally (about 30% of the time)
- Example: She occasionally visits her grandparents.
- Seldom (about 10% of the time)
- Example: They seldom watch TV.
- Rarely (about 5% of the time)
- Example: He rarely gets sick.
- Never (0% of the time)
- Example: I never drink coffee.
Keep in mind that these are just a few examples, and there are other frequency adverbs you can also use.
Position in a Sentence
- Frequency adverbs usually come before the main verb in a sentence:
- She always drinks tea in the morning.
- If the verb is a form of “to be,” the adverb comes after the verb:
- He is usually late to class.
- In questions, frequency adverbs usually come after the subject:
- Do you often go to the gym?
Review
Frequency adverbs help to give more precise information about how often something happens, making your sentences clearer and more detailed.
The next video reviews this lesson in detail.
Practice Zone
1. For this activity, drag each frequency adverb to its correct definition.
2. For this next activity, match the frequency adverb to its translation in English.