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Adverbs of Frequency


(Part One)

Presentation / Objective



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Objective

By the end of this topic you will:
Reproduce the adverbs of frequency by answering the question “how often?” Or by saying how regularly something happens or someone performs a specific daily activity.

Content

Welcome to adverbs of frequency!

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Can you answer this question?




Based on their use, let's see some adverbs of frequency.


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ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

Adverbs of frequency are useful to describe how often actions happen. Use the following forms:

• Before a main verb (except with To Be)

Subject + adverb + main verb

I always remember to do my homework
He normally gets good marks in his exams

• After  the verb To Be.

Subject + to be +adverb 

They are never pleased to see me
She isn’t usually bad tempered

• We can also use the following adverbs at the start of a sentence.

Usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes, occasionally

Occasionally, I like to eat Thai food

• We cannot use the following at the beginning of a sentence.

Always, seldom, rarely, hardly, ever, never

• We use hardly ever and never with positive, not negative verbs.

She hardly ever comes to my parties
They never say 'thank you'

• We can also use the following expressions when we want to be more specific about the frequency.

- every day - once a month - twice a year - four times a day - every other week

Easy, right?

Can you identify which adverb of frequency is used to describe how often you do a specific action in your daily life?

Look at the following images and think of sentences to answer the questions. Don't forget their correct word order.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Answer the following questions.

How often do you?





Exercise 1

How often do you?

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN to practice adverbs of frequency. Type your answer in the table below using, always, usually, sometimes, hardly ever, or never and the correct form. If you have questions, go back to the grammar explanation to remember how to express How often do you…?

Once you’re finished, save your activity and keep practicing with this type of exercises.



Exercise 2

Continue practising

In this exercise, you will begin to put into practice the use of adverbs of frequency to describe daily activities. You can do it as many times as necessary.

BE CAREFUL !

COMMON LEARNER ERRORS

EXPLANATION

We usually are are usually the first students to arrive.

Adverbs of frequency usually come after the verb be.

It takes usually usually takes me only 15 minutes to arrive at work.

Adverbs of frequency usually come before the verbs (other than be).

The price of electricity never has been has never been as high as it is now.

When a verb has two parts (is using, has used), adverbs of frequency usually come between the two parts.

I don’t never never text while driving.

Double negatives are not possible.

 

 

Exercise 3

Tina always goes to bed late.

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Listen to Tina’s friend talking about her activities. Pay special attention to how often they occur. Then answer the exercise. You can do it as many times as necessary.


Reading

Activity 1

I’m always busy!

You will read a passage about the daily activities of a person who seems to be very busy all day. How busy are you in the day? Do you have a specific routine?

Pay attention to the use of the adverbs of frequency in the story. Then go to the evaluation activity to identify how much you master their use. Remember that you can go back to the content section if you have any questions.

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My routine

I always get up at seven o'clock. Then I eat breakfast. I usually eat cereal and drink a glass of milk. Then I walk the dog. I always eat lunch at twelve fifteen. At lunchtime, I usually drink coke and eat a big salad. I never eat meat because I’m a vegetarian. I often have dinner at six o'clock in the evening.
I sometimes watch my favourite TV programs in the afternoons.
Later, I do my homework and go to bed. I often go to bed at ten o'clock. I occasionally go to bed late.


Listening

Activity 2

Always late!

Although every day we try to set a routine for our activities, there are always situations that are beyond our control.

For example, listen to a student giving excuses to her teacher for being late for class. Pay attention to the frequency adverbs that she uses. Then answer the activity to find out if you can identify them.

Have you been in a similar situation?

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Activity 3

John’s household chores

Now you're going to listen to a conversation between John and his teacher about John’s household chores. Pay attention to the frequency adverbs that they use and then answer the activity.

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Writing

Activity 4

Tell us something about you

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It is time for you to put into practice the adverbs of frequency based on your daily life. How often do you do these activities?

Write about activities you practice and their frequency. Use always, never, usually, often, sometimes and other adverbs to describe your activities the best you can.

Include the time you wake up, take a shower, leave your house, study, sports, free time, etc. Include at least 10 activities. You can write your answers in the downloadable file and don't forget to check the rubric to comply with all the requirements.

Speaking

Activity 5

What is something …?

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Now it’s your turn to speak!

An interviewer is asking you some questions. Please read them carefully and answer only 5 of your choice.

Remember to use the frequency adverbs in each one.

  • What is something you always do when you study for a test?
  • What is something you usually do in your free time?
  • Where do you often go in summer?
  • Where do you sometimes go with your friends?
  • What is something you never do around your parents?
  • What do you usually do in the morning to get ready?
  • What restaurants do you seldom eat at?
  • What is something you rarely eat during the winter?
  • What type of music do you usually listen to?
  • When do you generally get up?

You can write your answers on this site to listen and practice the correct pronunciation before recording. Review the instructions to get the most out of it.

Do not record the questions only your answers. Use the rubrics to guide you for an excellent speech.

Once you are ready, record your voice here.






Self-assessment

For additional practice, here two more exercises about the frequency adverbs.

You can continue practising using the references given at the end of the section.


Word order

Drag the words and order the sentence correctly. Once you have finished, you can check your score.



My last practice

Choose the best option for the following statements. Once you have finished, you can check your score.


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Congratulations, you have arrived at the end of the unit. Remember that you can continue practising using the complementary sites suggested at the end of the lesson.

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References

Basic

• British Council (2017). Adverbs of frequency. Retrieved on 2017, April 25 from https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-practice/adverbs-frequency
• Woodward English (2017). Adverbs of Frequency - Word Order. Retrieved on 2017, April 25 from https://www.grammar.cl/Games/Adverbs_of_Frequency.htm

Complementary

•Learn English with Teacher Joe! (2017). How often? Using Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often and Always. Retrieved on 2017, April 25 from
https://teacherjoe.us/Learn_English_Grammar04.html
• My English Pages (2017). Grammar Exercises - Adverbs of frequency. Retrieved on 2017, April 25 from
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-adverbs-frequency.php