[GRM] ADVERB OF FREQUENCY

How to Use Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of Frequency answer the question "How often?" or "How frequently?" They tell us how often somebody does something.
100%
always
usually
frequently
often
50%
sometimes
occasionally
rarely
seldom
hardly ever
0%
never

Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb (except the main verb "to be"):
(1) We usually go shopping on Saturday.
(2) I have often done that.
(3) She is always late.

Occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently and usually can also go at the beginning or end of a sentence:
(1) Sometimes they come and stay with us.
(2) I play tennis occasionally.

Rarely and seldom can also go at the end of a sentence (often with "very"):
(1) We see them rarely.
(2) John eats meat very seldom.


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