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Grammar Focus
We use adverbs of frequency to show how often something happens. These words describe regular habits or routines and usually come before the main verb, but after the verb ‘be’.
🔹 Common adverbs of frequency:
- Always (100%)
- Usually (80–90%)
- Often (60–70%)
- Sometimes (50%)
- Seldom / Rarely (10–20%)
- Never (0%)
🔹 Word Order:
- ✅ She always drinks tea in the morning.
- ✅ We often go hiking on weekends.
- ✅ They are usually on time.
- ✅ He is never late.
Remember:
- Use only one frequency adverb per sentence for clarity.
- Don’t confuse ‘never’ with a negative verb. Say: “He never eats meat,” not “He doesn’t never eat meat.”
These adverbs help make your language more natural when talking about your habits, lifestyle, or routines.
🗣️ Why This Grammar Matters for Listening and Speaking
Understanding adverbs of frequency is important in daily communication, especially when talking about habits, routines, or expectations with others.
Here’s when it’s useful:
- ✅ Describing your own habits:
“I usually drink coffee in the morning.”
“I never eat fast food.” - ✅ Talking about others:
“She sometimes forgets her keys.”
“They always start work at 9.” - ✅ Listening for frequency clues:
If someone says, “He seldom calls,” you know it’s rare and you don’t need to expect it often. - ✅ Giving advice or feedback:
“You should always wear a helmet.”
“He never listens in meetings.”
These words add clarity, personality, and rhythm to speech, and help you listen for how often something happens in conversations with native and non-native speakers.
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🎧🗣️ Listening & Speaking Practice Questions
These questions help you practice using adverbs of frequency to talk about your life and habits. Try to answer using adverbs like always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, never. Ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.
Daily Routines:
What do you always do after you wake up?
➤ For example: “I always brush my teeth after I eat.”
Food Habits:
What foods do you usually eat for lunch?
➤ For example: “I usually eat rice and vegetables. I sometimes have soup.”
Exercise and Fitness:
How often do you exercise?
➤ For example: “I often go running outside, so I never go to the gym.”
Family or Friend Time:
How often do you spend time with your family or friends?
➤ For example: “We usually have dinner together, and we sometimes play games after that.”
School or Work:
Do you ever forget your homework or something important?
➤ For example: “I seldom forget my homework because I’m usually organized with my school work.”
Technology Use:
How often do you use your phone before bed?
➤ For example: “I always check messages, and I sometimes watch videos before I go to sleep.”
Weekend Activities:
What do you usually do on the weekend?
➤ For example: “I usually relax, and I often visit my parents.”