This document discusses frequency adverbs used with the simple present tense. It lists common frequency adverbs like always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, and never that are placed between the subject and main verb. It also lists adverbs like every day, twice, three times, and once in a while that are placed after the main verb. Examples are provided to illustrate the proper placement of each type of frequency adverb in a sentence. The document concludes by asking the reader what they usually do to stay healthy.

1. SIMPLE PRESENT
TENSE AND
FREQUENCY
ADVERBS

2. FrequencyAdverbs
Always
Usually
Often
Sometimes
Hardly
ever
Never

3. Use always, usually, often,sometimes, and
hardly ever between the subject and the
main verb.
Subj + Frequency adverb + main
verb + compl.
I always drink plenty of water.

4. They sometimes play soccer in the
afternoon.

5. We never eat junk food.

6. She hardly ever drinks soda.

7. He usually eats fruit and
vegetables.

8. Every day
week, month, year
twice
a day, a week, a month, a
year
Three times
A day, a week, a month, a year.
Every other
day
Once in a while
Once
A day, a week, a month, a year.

9. Use these frequency adverbs after the main verb.
Subject verb
Every day
Once
Twice
Three times
Every other day
Once in a while

10. Subject Main verb Frequency
adverb
I go to the gym every day.

11. I eat hamburguers once a week.

12. She reads twice a week

13. They go running three times a week.

14. She eats fruit and vegetables
every other day

15. And you……….. ?
What do you usually to stay
healthy?