The adverbs of frequency

Tina always drinks

a cup of coffee.

are used to talk about how

often people do things,
especially things that are
considered as routines.
They are used before the
main verb of a sentence, but
they are placed after the
verb to be.

Its used to mean you do

something every time or at
all times.
He always arrives late.

Its used to mean you do

something on most occasions.
He usually eats pizza.

Put the adverbs of frequency in the right

place in the sentences.
1.-Lisa calls her parents at the weekend. (always)
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2.- Larry doesnt eat meat. He prefers fish. (usually)
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3.- My mother is tired. She is very energetic. (rarely)
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4.-Dont call me today. Im at the gym on Mondays. (often)
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5.- Does she visit her grandmother ? Yes, often. (usually)
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Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1.- She never is interested in anything.
2.- Mum usually doesnt watch TV.
3.- Tom doesnt never help people. Hes very mean.
4.- I hardly ever can see. Turn on the light, please.
5.- They gave me always good advice when I was a child.
6.- Does often your teacher get angry with you?
7.- They never didnt tell me what had happened.
8.- You always must obey what your parents tell you.
Order the words to form sentences. Put the
verbs in the right form.

It is similar to usually.
He generally drives to work
as there are not many buses
to go to the town centre.

It is used to mean that you

do something many times
He often uses his mobile.

Its used when you want to

mean that you do something
on some occasions.
He sometimes has a fever.

It means from time to time

or not very often.
He occasionally reads the
newspaper.

1.- play-in the garden-my sister-in summer-often.............................................................................................................

2.- rarely-at the office-work-they-on Saturday morning
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3.-occasionally-go -my friends-on weekdays-to the caf
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4.- Lisa-buy-usually-her mum-a present-for her birthday?
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5.- hardly ever-my friend-in class-the teacher-ask
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6.- stay up-Sue-late-generally-when-on holiday-be-she
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7.- never-Peter-lies-he-very honest-be-tell
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8.- your mother-the Internet-often-at night-surf?
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It is used to mean that you

do something very few times.
She rarely drinks beer.

It means almost never.

They hardly ever stay
at home on Saturday night.

It means not at any time.

He never gets up early at
the weekend.

The adverbs of frequency

Tina always drinks

a cup of coffee.

are used to talk about how

often people do things,
especially things that are
considered as routines.
They are used before the
main verb of a sentence, but
they are placed after the
verb to be.

Its used to mean you do

something every time or at
all times.
He always arrives late.

Its used to mean you do

something on most occasions.
He usually eats pizza.

Put the adverbs of frequency in the right

place in the sentences.
1.-Lisa calls her parents at the weekend. (always)
.............................................................................................................
2.- Larry doesnt eat meat. He prefers fish. (usually)
.............................................................................................................
3.- My mother is tired. She is very energetic. (rarely)
.............................................................................................................
4.-Dont call me today. Im at the gym on Mondays. (often)
.............................................................................................................
5.- Does she visit her grandmother ? Yes, often. (usually)
.............................................................................................................
Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1.- She never is interested in anything.
2.- Mum usually doesnt watch TV.
3.- Tom doesnt never help people. Hes very mean.
4.- I hardly ever can see. Turn on the light, please.
5.- They gave me always good advice when I was a child.
6.- Does often your teacher get angry with you?
7.- They never didnt tell me what had happened.
8.- You always must obey what your parents tell you.
Order the words to form sentences. Put the
verbs in the right form.

It is similar to usually.
He generally drives to work
as there are not many buses
to go to the town centre.

It is used to mean that you

do something many times
He often uses his mobile.

Its used when you want to

mean that you do something
on some occasions.
He sometimes has a fever.

It means from time to time

or not very often.
He occasionally reads the
newspaper.

1.- play-in the garden-my sister-in summer-often.............................................................................................................

2.- rarely-at the office-work-they-on Saturday morning
.............................................................................................................
3.-occasionally-go -my friends-on weekdays-to the caf
.............................................................................................................
4.- Lisa-buy-usually-her mum-a present-for her birthday?
.............................................................................................................
5.- hardly ever-my friend-in class-the teacher-ask
.............................................................................................................
6.- stay up-Sue-late-generally-when-on holiday-be-she
.............................................................................................................
7.- never-Peter-lies-he-very honest-be-tell
.............................................................................................................
8.- your mother-the Internet-often-at night-surf?
.............................................................................................................

It is used to mean that you

do something very few times.
She rarely drinks beer.

It means almost never.

They hardly ever stay
at home on Saturday night.

It means not at any time.

He never gets up early at
the weekend.

The adverbs of frequency

Tina always drinks

a cup of coffee.

are used to talk about how

often people do things,
especially things that are
considered as routines.
They are used before the
main verb of a sentence, but
they are placed after the
verb to be.

Its used to mean you do

something every time or at
all times.
He always arrives late.

Its used to mean you do

something on most occasions.
He usually eats pizza.

Put the adverbs of frequency in the right

place in the sentences.
1.-Lisa calls her parents at the weekend. (always)
Lisa always calls her parents at the weekend.
2.- Larry doesnt eat meat. He prefers fish. (usually)
Larry doesnt usually eat meat. He prefers fish.
3.- My mother is tired. She is very energetic. (rarely)
My mother is rarely tired. She is very energetic.
4.-Dont call me today. Im at the gym on Mondays. (often)
Dont call me today. Im often at the gym on Mondays.
5.- Does she visit her grandmother ? Yes, often. (usually)
Does she usually visit her grandmother ? Yes, often.
Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1.- She is never interested in anything.
2.- Mum doesnt usually watch TV.
3.- Tom never helps people. Hes very mean.
4.- I can hardly ever see. Turn on the light, please.
5.- They always gave me good advice when I was a child.
6.- Does your teacher often get angry with you?
7.- They never told me what had happened.
8.- You must always obey what your parents tell you.
Order the words to form sentences. Put the
verbs in the right form.

It is similar to usually.
He generally drives to work
as there are not many buses
to go to the town centre.

It is used to mean that you

do something many times
He often uses his mobile.

Its used when you want to

mean that you do something
on some occasions.
He sometimes has a fever.

It means from time to time

or not very often.
He occasionally reads the
newspaper.

1.- play-in the garden-my sister-in summer-oftenMy sister often plays in the garden in summer.
2.- rarely-at the office-work-they-on Saturday morning
They rarely work at the office on Saturday morning.
3.-occasionally-go -my friends-on weekdays-to the caf
My friends occasionally go to the caf on weekdays.
4.- Lisa-buy-usually-her mum-a present-for her birthday?
Does Lisa usually buy her mum a present for her birthday?
5.- hardly ever-my friend-in class-the teacher-ask
My friend hardly ever asks the teacher in class.
6.- stay up-Sue-late-generally-when-on holiday-be-she
Sue generally stays up late when she is on holiday.
7.- never-Peter-lies-he-very honest-be-tell
Peter never tells lies. He is very honest.
8.- your mother-the Internet-often-at night-surf?
Does your mother often surf the Internet at night?

It is used to mean that you

do something very few times.
She rarely drinks beer.

It means almost never.

They hardly ever stay
at home on Saturday night.

It means not at any time.

He never gets up early at
the weekend.