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How often do you …? How often are you …?. Adverbs of Frequency Kristi Reyes. Adverbs of frequency. 100 % -- Always. 90 – 99 % -- Usually. 10 – 25% -- Seldom. 75 – 90% -- Often. 25 – 75 % -- Sometimes. 1 – 10% -- Rarely. 0% -- Never. Placement of frequency words.
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How often do you …?How often are you …? Adverbs of Frequency Kristi Reyes
Adverbs of frequency 100 % -- Always 90 – 99 % -- Usually 10 – 25% -- Seldom 75 – 90% -- Often 25 – 75 % -- Sometimes 1 – 10% -- Rarely 0% -- Never
Placement of frequency words She comes to work on time. (usually) He works ten hours a day. (often)
Placement of frequency words She is late (never). He is punctual. (always)
Placement of frequency words They don’t work on Fridays. (usually) She can work overtime. (always)
Rules for placement • Adverb of frequency + action verb usually works always comes
Rules for placement • “to be” verb + adverb of frequency is always are never
Rules for placement • Verb 1 + adverb of frequency + verb 2 is rarely working has always been
Let’s Practice … • She gets up on time. (rarely) • She is tired in the morning. (usually) • Sara drives to school. (always) • She is late for school. (often) • Her friends are early for class. (usually) • They stop and get coffee. (sometimes) • They have arrived late. (never)
Writing • How often do you work on the weekends? • How often do you drink coffee in the morning? • How often are you late for work or school? • How often do you go to bed after midnight? • How often do you practice English on the weekends?
