Here you can see the use of the adverbs of frequency in the simple present

1. Adverbs of FrequencyAdverbs of Frequency
THIRD GRADE
2014

2. Adverbs of FrequencyAdverbs of Frequency

3. Hmmm… Well, I am
usually late for class, and I
never do my homework.
Hmmm… Well, I am
usually late for class, and I
never do my homework.
Maybe I need to try
your study habits.
Maybe I need to try
your study habits.
You got an “A+”
again!?!? How do you
do it?
You got an “A+”
again!?!? How do you
do it?
Well, I always do my homework,
and I often ask the teacher for help.
Well, I always do my homework,
and I often ask the teacher for help.I got an “F” again.I got an “F” again.
Study HabitsStudy Habits
I have an “A+.”I have an “A+.”

4. Adverbs of Frequency 1Adverbs of Frequency 1
Adverbs of frequency say how often
something happens.
He always studies.
often
usually
100%
50%
0%
always
usually
often
He sometimes studies.
sometimes
He rarely studies.
never never
rarely

5. She is sometimes late.
Adverbs of Frequency 2Adverbs of Frequency 2
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb
be.
The students are never bored.

6. Adverbs of Frequency 3Adverbs of Frequency 3
Adverbs of frequency usually come before
other verbs.
She often checks her answers.
He usually pays attention in class.

7. Usually and SometimesUsually and Sometimes
Usually and sometimes can also come at
the beginning or end of a sentence.
Sometimes the dog eats his homework.
The dog sometimes eats his homework.
The dog eats his homework sometimes.

8. 1) study in front of the TV
2) ask the teacher for help
3) be early to class
4) review my grammar notes
5) make flashcards
6) be attentive in class
Practice 1Practice 1
Work with a partner. Describe your
study habits. Use adverbs of
frequency and the phrases below.
Example: study at my computer
100%
50%
0%
always
usually
often
sometimes
never
rarely
I sometimes study at
my computer.
I sometimes study at
my computer.

9. Questions with EverQuestions with Ever
Use ever in yes/no questions. Ever means
“at any time.”
Are the tests ever easy?
Does he ever get an “A”?

10. Be Careful!Be Careful!
Do not use ever in affirmative statements.
Do you ever come on time?Yes! I ever come on time.Yes! I ever come on time.
I always come on time.I always come on time.I never come late.I never come late.

11. Questions with How OftenQuestions with How Often
Use how often to ask about frequency.
How often do
you study with
a partner?
How often do
you study with
a partner?
I rarely study
with a partner.
I rarely study
with a partner.

12. Practice 2Practice 2
With a partner, ask
questions with how often.
Follow the examples.
How often _______ you…
1) study in a group
2) be bored in class
3) listen to the teacher
4) practice speaking English
5) get an “A” on a test
6) be confused in class
Example:
• fall asleep studying
• be tired
How often do you fall asleep studying?
How often are you tired?

13. Let’s Practice …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)

14. WritingWriting
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?