Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of Frequency

• Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens .

• Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom/rarely, never, etc.) come

before the main verb (read, work, etc.) but after the verb to be, auxiliary verbs (do, have,

etc.) or modal verbs (can, should, etc.). Hoy!ever, adverbs of frequency go before auxiliary

verbs in short answers.

Tina often goes skiing at the weekend.

Ben is sometimes rude to other people.

You can always call me if you need help.

"Do you help your mum with the housework?"

"Yes, I usually do. "

• The adverbs never, seldom and rarely have a negative meaning and are never used with

the word not. I rarely go to bed late. (NOT: I rarely don't go ...)