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Adverbs of Frequency

The document discusses English adverbs of frequency, listing the most common ones from always to never with their approximate percentage usage. It notes the typical placement of frequency adverbs in sentences before main verbs and after be verbs. Examples are provided to illustrate the usage of different adverbs of frequency.

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Adverbs of Frequency

The document discusses English adverbs of frequency, listing the most common ones from always to never with their approximate percentage usage. It notes the typical placement of frequency adverbs in sentences before main verbs and after be verbs. Examples are provided to illustrate the usage of different adverbs of frequency.

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Adverbs of Frequency:

The most common frequency adverbs in English are (% is a rough estimate only): Always Frequently Usually Often Sometimes Occasionally Seldom Rarely Never 100% of the time about 90% of the time about 80% of the time about 70% of the time about 50% of the time about 40% of the time about 20% of the time about 10% of the time about 00% of the time

Frequency adverbs can be placed at various points in the sentence, but are most commonly used before the main verbs and after be verbs. I always come to work on time. They are seldom home when we call. He usually eats breakfast at 8am. She never goes to the beach. A: Do you come here often? B: Yes. I'm here occasionally. A: What do you usually do here? B: Sometimes I just sit and think about life. Note: The adverbs seldom, rarely, never and hardly ever are considered negative. A: Do you always carry a briefcase? B: (Yes,) I usually do. No, I usually don't. No, I rarely do. No, I hardly ever do. Other frequency adverbs and expressions are as follows: Every day/week/month Every other day/week Once a week/month/year Twice a year/day, etc. (Every) once in a while Every so often These expressions are used at the beginning and end of sentences, not before main verbs. Every once in a while I visit my grandmother in Minnesota. I visit my grandmother in Minnesota every once in a while. I every once in a while visit my grandmother in Minnesota. (Incorrect) Regularly Traditionally (according to schedule) (commonly in the past)

These words can come at various points in the sentence. I regularly floss my teeth. I floss my teeth regularly. I normally get up around 6 o'clock. Normally, I get up around 6 o'clock.

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