always | frequently | usually | never |
hardly ever | normally | occasionally | often |
rarely | regularly | seldom | sometimes |
We put adverbs of frequency after the subject of a sentence.
Subject + adverb of frequency + verb…
- I always wake up at 8 am.
- She frequently visits her parents.
- They usually play basketball together.
- She never eats dessert.
- I hardly ever drink wine.
- We normally eat dinner at 7.
- He occasionally goes home early from work.
- She often complains about her job.
- We rarely fight.
- I regularly get a health checkup.
- My teacher seldom gets angry.
- They sometimes do not work hard.
Subject + be verb + adverb of frequency…
- She is always tired.
- They are never late.
- It is sometimes cold.
- We are usually tired after playing soccer.
- He is seldom angry.
- Sometimes, it is cold.
- Occasionally, we go on a picnic.
- I exercise every morning.
- We go hiking once in a while. (once in a while = sometimes)
- He works every day.
- They exercise 3 days a week.
- She takes an art class twice a month.
- I visit my family once a year.
- We go there 2 times every 3 months.
Improve your English grammar and learn to speak fluently with this simple practice. Finish the sentence below and then practice making your own sentences. It is the best way to learn English fast!
I always _______________.
I always _______________ in the morning.
I always _______________ before I go to bed.
I never _______________.
I never _______________ in the morning.
We often _______________ on the weekend.
He is sometimes _______________.
I am usually _______________ at work.
My family often _______________.
My company rarely _______________.
My friend hardly ever _______________.
My friend is hardly ever _______________.