English — Adverbs of Frequency (Always, Usually, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never) — Grammar, Examples and Exercises — 3rd Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Adverbs of Frequency — Always, Usually, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never

Lesson Objectives

• Learn what adverbs of frequency are and how to use them
• Know the position of adverbs of frequency in a sentence
• Distinguish between different degrees of frequency
• Use adverbs of frequency to describe daily routines and habits

What are Adverbs of Frequency?

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. They answer the question “How often…?”

List of Common Adverbs of Frequency

Adverb	Meaning in Arabic	Percentage	Example
Always	دائماً	100%	I always brush my teeth.
Usually	عادةً	90%	She usually gets up at 7 am.
Often	غالباً	70%	They often play football.
Sometimes	أحياناً	50%	We sometimes go to the cinema.
Rarely	نادراً	20%	He rarely eats fast food.
Never	أبداً / لا… أبداً	0%	I never smoke.

Position of Adverbs of Frequency in a Sentence

1. After the verb “to be” (am, is, are):

Subject + am/is/are + adverb

• He is always late.
• They are never angry.
• I am usually happy.

2. Before other verbs (main verbs):

Subject + adverb + main verb

• She always wakes up early.
• I often read books.
• They never eat meat.

3. In questions and negative sentences:

• Do you often go to the park?
• I don’t always understand.
• Does she sometimes visit you?

Exercises with Answers

Exercise 1: Put the adverb in the correct position.

1. I get up early. (always) → I always get up early.
2. She is happy. (usually) → She is usually happy.
3. They play tennis. (sometimes) → They sometimes play tennis.
4. He drinks coffee. (never) → He never drinks coffee.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences with the correct adverb.

1. I brush my teeth before bed. (100%) → I always brush my teeth before bed.
2. My father cooks dinner. (50%) → My father sometimes cooks dinner.
3. We watch TV after school. (90%) → We usually watch TV after school.
4. They eat snakes. (0%) → They never eat snakes.

Exercise 3: Make questions.

1. you / often / go to the cinema? → Do you often go to the cinema?
2. she / sometimes / visit her grandparents? → Does she sometimes visit her grandparents?
3. they / always / do their homework? → Do they always do their homework?

Summary

• Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens
• Main adverbs: always (100%) → usually (90%) → often (70%) → sometimes (50%) → rarely (20%) → never (0%)
• Position: After “be” (am/is/are) but before other verbs
• Use with the Simple Present tense to talk about habits and routines

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