This document discusses adverbs of frequency in English and provides examples of their use. It lists common adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never. It provides sample sentences using these adverbs before verbs to indicate how regularly an action is performed. The document also suggests ways to practice using these adverbs, such as describing personal habits to a partner and asking questions using "how often" to inquire about frequency.

1. Adverbs of Frequency

2. Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of frequency say how often something
happens. They usually come before the main verb.
I always study the lesson.
He often goes swimming.
You usually play soccer.
always
usually
often
Brian sometimes watches tv. sometimes
Erika rarely listens to music.
They never play checkers. never
rarely
seldomShe seldom does chores.
100%
50%
0%
90%
70%
20%
10%

3.  study the lesson.
 surf the internet.
 go to class early.
 ride a bike.
 fly a kite.
 take photos.
 play soccer.
 watch tv.
 listen to music.
 do chores.
Practice 1
Work with a partner. Describe your
habits. Use adverbs of frequency and
write some sentences with the phrases
below.
Example: work on my computer
100%
50%
0%
always
usually
often
sometimes
never
rarely
seldom
I usually work on my computer.
90%
70%
10%
30%

4. Questions with How Often
Use how often to ask about frequency.
How often do
you surf the
internet?
I often surf the
internet.

5. Practice 2
With a partner, ask questions
with how often. Follow the
examples.
How often _______ you…
1) study the lesson
2) write the sentences
3) listen to the teacher
4) speak English in class
5) copy the exercises
6) pronounce the new words
7) do the homework
8) work on your computer
9) go to the library
10) repeat the new vocabulary
Example:
• surf the internet How often do you surf the internet ?