This document covers the use of adverbs of frequency in English grammar, explaining how they indicate how often an action occurs. Examples demonstrate placement of these adverbs in sentences and provide practice exercises for the reader. Key concepts include using 'ever' in questions and the correct structure for asking about frequency.

1. 5 Adverbs of
Frequency
Study Habits
Focus on Grammar 1
Part IV, Unit 13
By Ruth Luman, Gabriele Steiner, and BJ Wells
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2. Study Habits
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3. Adverbs of Frequency 1
Adverbs of frequency say how often
something happens.
100%
always
usually
often
sometimes 50%
He alwaysstudies.
He rarely studies. rarely
usually
He sometimes studies.
never never
often 0%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. References
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