Frequency Adverbs & Expressions

Presentation to explain the position of frequency adverbs and expressions.

1. Frequency Adverbs & Frequency Adverbs &
Expressions Expressions
Grammar

2. Put these frequency adverbs in order
hardly ever – not (very) often – never – sometimes –
always – occasionally – usually/normally/generally –
often

3. Put these frequency expressions in order
once every three months – twice a day – three times a
week – every Saturday – once a month – once or twice
a year – every couple of weeks
once or twice a year

4. Look at the sentences 1-3. Then complete the
rules with “before”, “after” or “at the end of”
•The British are
always happy when
they’re socialising.
•British people usually
go on holiday once a
year.
•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.

5. A: Does your husband cook for you?
B: Oh, yes, once in a blue moon!