What are Adverbs of Frequency?

Adverbs of Frequency are a specific type of time adverb. They answer the question “How often?“

They show a scale from 100% of the time (always) to 0% of the time (never).

Scale:

• 100% – always
• 90% – usually, normally
• 70% – often, frequently
• 50% – sometimes
• 30% – occasionally
• 10% – seldom, rarely
• 5% – hardly ever
• 0% – never

(There are lots of words, but it’s good to be familiar with a few of them!)

Important Rule: Placement

1. They can go BEFORE the main verb:
   • “He often plays tennis.”
2. Or, they can go AFTER the ‘be’ verb (am, is, are, was, were):
   • “She is always late.”

📖 Worksheet 1: Sentence Unscramble

📖 Worksheet 2: Write About Yourself (There is no answer key for this activity; the sheet can be brought to me to be checked.)