The document discusses adverbs of frequency and their use in describing study habits. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely and never. It explains that these adverbs come after verbs like "be" and usually before other verbs when describing how frequently an action occurs. The document also contains examples of questions using adverbs of frequency or "how often" to inquire about someone's study habits and frequencies of different actions. It encourages practicing conversations with a partner using these structures.

1. Adverbs of
Frequency
Study Habits
5
Focus on Grammar 1
Part IV, Unit 13
By Ruth Luman, Gabriele Steiner, and BJ Wells
Copyright © 2006. Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

3. Adverbs 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

4. She is sometimes late.
Adverbs of Frequency 2
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb
be.
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.
Sometimes the dog eats his homework.
The dog sometimes eats his homework.
The dog eats his homework sometimes.

7. 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 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.

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
you study with
a partner?
I rarely study
with a partner.

11. Practice 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?

12. References
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