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.