Adverbs of Frequency

I always do my homework, and I often

ask the teacher for help.
I am usually late for class,
and I never do my
homework.
 Adverbs of Frequency 1
Adverbs of frequency say how often
something happens.

100%
always
usually

often
He sometimes studies. He rarely/never studies.
sometimes 50%

rarely
He always/usually/often
studies. never
0%
 Adverbs of Frequency 2
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb
be.

She is sometimes late.

The students are never bored.

 Adverbs of Frequency 3
Adverbs of frequency usually come before
other verbs.

She often checks her answers.

He usually pays attention in class.

Usually and Sometimes
Usually and sometimes can also come at
the beginning or end of a sentence.

The dog eats his homework sometimes.

Sometimes the dog eats his homework.

The dog sometimes eats his homework.

 Work with a partner. Describe your
Practice 1 study habits. Use adverbs of
frequency and the phrases below.

Example: study at my computer

1) ask the teacher for help 100%

always
2) be early to class usually

3) do my homework often

4) review my grammar notes sometimes 50%

5) be attentive in class
rarely

never
0%
 Questions with How Often

Use how often to ask about frequency.

How often do I rarely study

you study with with a partner.
a partner?
 With a partner, ask questions
Practice 2 with how often. Follow the
examples.
How often _______ you…
Example:
• fall asleep studying How often do you fall asleep studying?

• be tired How often are you tired?

1) study in a group
2) be bored in class
3) listen to the teacher
4) practice speaking English
5) be confused in class