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Frequency Adverbs & Frequency Adverbs & Expressions Expressions
Grammar
Put these frequency adverbs in order
0% -- Never1 – 10% -- Rarely
10 – 25% -- Seldom
25 – 75 % -- Sometimes
90 – 99 % -- Usually
100 % -- Always
75 – 90% -- Often rarely seldom usuallyoften
Put these frequency expressions in orderonce every three months – twice a day – three times a week – every Saturday – once a month – once or twice
a year – every couple of weeks
Look at the sentences 1-3. Then complete the rules with “before”, “after” or “at the end of”
1. The British are always happy when they’re socialising.
2. British people usually go on holiday once a year.
3. 35% normally do some gardening every weekend.
RULESRULES•Frequency adverbs go .................. the verb “be”. •Frequency adverbs go ............................ other verbs. •Other frequency expressions usually go ................................ the sentence.
Adverbs of Frequency
A: Does your husband cook for you?B: Oh, yes, once in a blue moon!
Hmmm… Well, I am usually late for class, and I
never do my homework.
Maybe I need to try your study habits.You got an “A+”
again!?!? How do you do it?
Well, I always do my homework, and I often ask the teacher for help.I got an “F” again.
Study Habits
I got an “A+.”
Adverbs of Frequency 1
Adverbs of frequency say how often something happens.
He always studies.
oftenusually
100%
50%
0%
always
usually
often
He sometimes studies.
sometimes
He rarely studies.never never
rarely
She is sometimes late.
Adverbs of Frequency 2
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb be.
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.
Usually and Sometimes
Usually and sometimes can also come at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Sometimes the dog eats his homework.
The dog sometimes eats his homework.
The dog eats his homework sometimes.
1) study in front of the TV
2) ask the teacher for help
3) be early to class
4) review my grammar notes
5) make flashcards
6) be attentive in class
Practice 1Work with a partner. Describe your study habits. Use adverbs of frequency and the phrases below.
Example: study at my computer
100%
50%
0%
always
usually
often
sometimes
never
rarely
I sometimes study at my computer.
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 you study with
a partner?
I rarely study with a partner.
Practice 2With a partner, ask questions with how often. Follow the examples.
How often _______ you…
1) study in a group
2) be bored in class
3) listen to the teacher
4) practice speaking English
5) get an “A” on a test
6) be confused in class
Example:
• fall asleep studying
• be tiredHow often do you fall asleep studying?How often are you tired?