BCN Languages Grammar File

New Inside Out/ Intermediate/ Unit 1/ Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often somebody did something.

Adverbs of frequency include: occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently, usually, and always. 100% Always

Usually

Frequently

Often

50% Sometimes

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

With all verbs except the verb to be adverbs of frequency come before the main verb:

EG: I occasionally go to the cinema

EG I always go to Lloret de Mar on my holidays.

Occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently and usually can also go at the beginning or

end of a sentence:

EG: I go to church sometimes.

EG. Occasionally I hear my neighbours fighting.

When you use the verb to be you put the adverb after the main verb:

EG: Sam is always late to class.

EG: Patricia is rarely open about her personal life.