1. How often do you …?
How often are you …?
Adverbs of Frequency
Kristi Reyes

2. Adverbs of frequency

3. Placement of frequency words
She comes to work on time. (usually)
He works ten hours a day. (often)

4. Placement of frequency words
She is late (never).
He is punctual. (always)

5. Placement of frequency words
They don’t work on Fridays. (usually)
She can work overtime. (always)

6. Rules for placement
1. Adverb of frequency + action verb
usually works
always comes

7. Rules for placement
1. “to be” verb + adverb of frequency
is always
are never

8. Rules for placement
1. Verb 1 + adverb of frequency + verb 2
is rarely working
has always been

9. 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)

10. Interview a Partner

11. 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?

12. Any Questions?