Adverbs of Frequency

Hi everybody!

We are studying the Simple Present so I think it's the best time to learn that Adverbs of Frequency say how often an activity happens. We can use one word or a phrase.

Examples:

• always


• never


• frequently/often


• usually


• seldom/rarely


• hardly ever


• nowadays


• every week/month/year


• sometimes/occasionally


• from time to time

Here are a few examples of how to use them in sentences:

• I never get up early on Sundays.


• My parents always travel in December.

The adverb of frequency comes after the verb to be: "I'm never late."

The adverb of frequency comes before a main verb: "He sometimes goes clubbing on Saturdays."

IMPORTANT: Use the affirmative with never and hardly ever, not the negative! - "He hardly ever stays in bed late."