3. Word order 1: Before the action verb!
always 100% My train always arrives at 9am.
often 80% I often buy coffee at Starbuck s.
usually 60% The show Shabekuri 7 usually
makes me laugh.
sometimes 40% The doctor sometimes gives extra
medication for colds.
rarely 20% The cheerful waitress rarely
complains about her job.
seldom 20% I seldom find cockroaches in
hotels.
never 0% The beautiful models never eat
pizza for breakfast.
4. Word order 2: After am/is/are/was/
were
• I am never ill.
• They are usually at home in the evenings.
• It is often very cold in the winter.
• When I was a child, I was always late for
school.
• My friends and I were rarely excited about
school.
5. Word order 3: Between two verbs
• I will always remember you.
• It doesn t often rain here.
• Do you usually go to work by car?
• I can never find my keys.
• They have rarely gone to the cinema.
7. Ever
Ever At any time
(Usually used in questions)
A: Do you ever order pizza with pineapples?
B: Yes, I do.
At any time up to now
A: Have you ever ordered pizza with
pineapples?
B: Yes, I have.
8. Also
used to add an agreeing thought
Do you play football? Yes, and I also play
(tennis) tennis.
Do you speak Italian? Yes, and I also speak
(French) French.
Are you tired? (hungry) Yes, and I m also
hungry.
Have you been to Yes, and I ve also been
England? (Ireland) to Ireland.
Did you buy any Yes, and I also bought
clothes? some books.
(some books)
9. Both / All
Both Used when talking about 2 things or
people
My mother and I both love the
cinema.
All Used when talking about more than 2
things or people
The students all sang the school
anthem.
10. Just/Already/Still
Just A short time ago A: Are you hungry
B: No, I ve just
had dinner.
Already Before you A: What time is
expected/ before I the taxi coming?
expected B: It s already
arrived.
Still Something is the A: Did you sell
same as before your car?
B: No, I ve still
got it.
