Frequency adverbs such as never, often, and always are used to indicate how frequently an action occurs. They are placed before the verb in simple present sentences, and after forms of to be. Examples are provided of frequency adverbs used correctly in sentences. An exercise follows for writing sentences using frequency adverbs based on cues provided.

1. Grammar Frequency Adverbs Frequency adverbs are placed before the verb in simple present sentences. Examples: I never go to the gym. He often studies French. They seldom have coffee for dinner. Frequency adverbs are placed after BE. Example: She is always at the university. He’s never tired after work. You’re sometimes at the gym. We’re seldom at the tennis club.

2. Frequency Adverbs never seldom rarely occasionally sometimes o f t e n u s u a l l y a l w a y s