Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency show you how often something happens. This can be always = 100%, or never = 0%.
- always
- usually
- regularly
- normally
- often
- sometimes
- occasionally
- rarely
- seldom
- never
These adverbs can go before the main verb.
| Subject | Auxiliary | Adverb of frequency | Verb | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | always | get up | at 6.45. | |
| Peter | can | usually | play | football on Sundays. |
| Mandy | has | sometimes | got | lots of homework. |
or after a form of to be (am, are, is) - (was, were).
| Subject | Auxiliary | Adverb of frequency | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | is | never | late. |
The adverbs often, usually, sometimes and occasionally can go at the beginning of a sentence.
- Sometimes I go swimming.
- Often we surf the internet.
Sometimes these adverbs can go at the end of a sentence.
- We read books occasionally.