Frequency Adverbs

1. Frequency
Adverbs

2. Objective
At the end of the session, we will be
able to talk about routines using
frecuency adverbs.

3. I
always take
a shower.
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4. I usually
wake up at
7:30.
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5. I
often clean
my room.
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6. I
sometimes go
out with
friends.
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7. I hardly
ever play
video
games.
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8. I
never cook
lunch.
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9. GRAMMAR – Frequency
Adverbs
ALWAYS
USUALLY
OFTEN
SOMETIMES
HARDLY EVER
NEVER
100%
90%
70%
50%
10%
0%

10. Negative:
Amy doesn't usually do her homework.
Positive:
Amy always does her homework.
GRAMMAR – Examples
SUBJECT FREQUENCY A. VERB COMPLEMENT
SUBJECT VERB COMPLEMENTNOT + FREQUENCY ADVERB

11. Let's practice!
1. Write your personal routine using frequency
adverbs. (3 minutes)
Example: I always go to university in the morning...
2. Compare your answers with a partner. (2
minutes)
3. Share your answers with the class. (3
minutes).

12. What did we
learn today?