Adverbs of frequency Grammar Topic to explain

Adverbs of frequency explained in a detailed way with some exercises provided

1. GRAMMAR 1

2. Vocabulary Host friends Go to concerts Work out Visit art galleries Volunteer

3. Vocabulary Stream TV shows Send emails Do outdoor activities Explore new places Use social media

4. Vocabulary Match the pictures with the words. Stream TV shows Do outdoor activities Go to concerts Work out Volunteer

5. Vocabulary Match the pictures with the words. Visit art galleries Explore new places Use social media Host friends Send emails

6. Adverbs of frequency An adverb of frequency describes how often something happens. There are six main adverbs of frequency: rarely sometimes always usually never often

7. Adverbs of frequency Let’s look at the frequency graph. rarely sometimes always usually never often

8. Adverbs of frequency Match each bar with the correct adverb of frequency. always usually often

9. Adverbs of frequency Match each bar with the correct adverb of frequency. rarely never sometimes

10. Adverbs of frequency Fill in the adverbs of frequency. rarely sometimes always usually never often rarely sometimes always usually never often

11. Questions : Where can we place an adverb of frequency in a sentence? Adverbs of frequency can be placed after the noun or pronoun that acts as the subject and before the verb if there is just one verb in a sentence. If there is more than one verb in a sentence (e.g., auxiliary verb), the adverb of frequency can be positioned before the main verb.

12. Questions : Where can we place an adverb of frequency in a sentence? When we use an auxiliary verb (have, will, must, might, could, would, can, etc.), the adverb is placed between the auxiliary and the main verb. This is also true for to be.

13. Position of other adverbs We can also use the following adverbs at the start of a sentence: Usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes, occasionally. Example: Occasionally, I like to eat Thai food. BUT we cannot use the following at the beginning of a sentence: Always, seldom, rarely, hardly, ever, never.

14. Negative We use hardly ever and never with positive, not negative verbs: She hardly ever comes to my parties. They never say, 'thank you'. We use  ever  in questions and negative statements: Have you  ever  been to Miami? I haven't  ever  been to Miami. (The same as 'I have never been to Miami').

15. Read and remember Read the sentences. Try to remember! I always send emails on Monday mornings. Sometimes , I visit local art galleries to look at paintings. Rose George

16. Read and remember Read the sentences. Try to remember! My sister often hosts friends and family for movie nights. I rarely stream TV shows, because I prefer reading books or going for a walk. Bella Jess I always volunteer at the animal shelter to help dogs. Dan

17. True or False? Bella’s sister often hosts friends and family for movie nights. George never visits local art galleries. Jess rarely streams TV shows. Dan always volunteers at the animal shelter. Rose sometimes sends emails on Monday mornings. True False True True False

18. Read the dialogue Hi Mark, you look fit, what’s your secret? Hey Stan, thank you! I usually do outdoor activities like hiking. It's a great way to stay active. Oh, that sounds nice. I want to try hiking. I never try new things or explore new places. You should, it’s so much fun. Hey, speaking of going out, I sometimes go to concerts to listen to new music! Really? I love live music! I always use social media to look at shows, but I never go. Maybe we can go to the next concert together. I rarely see you.

19. Complete the sentences Stan: Hi Mark, you look fit, what’s your secret? Mark: Hey Stan, thank you! I do outdoor activities like hiking. It's a great way to stay active. Stan: Oh, that sounds nice. I want to try hiking. I try new things or explore new places. Mark: You should, it’s so much fun. Hey, speaking of going out, I go to concerts to listen to new music! Stan: Really? I love live music! I use social media to look at shows, but I never go. Mark: Maybe we can go to the next concert together. I see you. rarely sometimes always usually never Mark: Hey Stan, thank you! I usually do outdoor activities like hiking. It's a great way to stay active. Stan: Oh, that sounds nice. I want to try hiking. I never try new things or explore new places. Mark: You should, it’s so much fun. Hey, speaking of going out, I sometimes go to concerts to listen to new music! Stan: Really? I love live music! I always use social media to look at shows, but I never go. Mark: Maybe we can go to the next concert together. I rarely see you.

20. Adverbs of frequency Make your own sentences with the adverbs of frequency and pictures. always usually often

21. Adverbs of frequency Make your own sentences with the adverbs of frequency and pictures. sometimes rarely never

22. Name 3 … things you usually do in your free time 1 …places you sometimes go to with your friends 2 …people you always say hello to 3 …drinks you often have in summer 4 …tasks you rarely do at work or school 5 …things you never do 6

23. Would you rather…? …always lose your keys or never find your phone ? …eat fast food often or always cook at home ? …rarely watch TV shows or never listen to music ? …forget your passwords often or usually miss your meetings ?