How often do you …?How often are you …?

Adverbs of Frequency

Kristi Reyes

Adverbs of frequency

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

1. Adverb of frequency + action verb

usually works

always comes

Rules for placement

2. “to be” verb + adverb of frequency

is always

are never

Rules for placement

3. Verb 1 + adverb of frequency + verb 2

is rarely working

has always been

Let’s Practice …

1. She gets up on time. (rarely)

2. She is tired in the morning. (usually)

3. Sara drives to school. (always)

4. She is late for school. (often)

5. Her friends are early for class. (usually)

6. They stop and get coffee. (sometimes)

7. They have arrived late. (never)

Interview a Partner

Writing

1. How often do you work on the weekends?

2. How often do you drink coffee in the morning?

3. How often are you late for work or school?

4. How often do you go to bed after midnight?

5. How often do you practice English on the weekends?

Any Questions?