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Adverb of Frequency

The document explains adverbs of frequency, which indicate how often actions occur, using examples like usually, always, and rarely. It outlines rules for their placement in sentences, particularly in relation to the presence of one or multiple verbs. Additionally, it includes activities and assignments to reinforce understanding of adverbs of frequency.

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Adverb of Frequency

The document explains adverbs of frequency, which indicate how often actions occur, using examples like usually, always, and rarely. It outlines rules for their placement in sentences, particularly in relation to the presence of one or multiple verbs. Additionally, it includes activities and assignments to reinforce understanding of adverbs of frequency.

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ADVERBS

OF
FREQUENCY
1. The family goes on a vacation
during summer.

a. manner
b. place
c. time
2. This year, they planned to have
it in Malumpati.

a. manner
b. place
c. time
3. The children packed their
things excitedly.

a. manner
b. place
c. time
4. Last week, news about COVID-
19 exploded so their vacation was
postponed.

a. manner
b. place
c. time
5. The family patiently stayed at
home the whole summer.

a. manner
b. place
c. time
You have already learned about
adverbs that tell how, when and
where actions take place. As
you may recall, they are called
adverbs of manner, time and
place. Aside from these, there
are still other kinds of adverbs
that you need to know.
ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

tell “how often” something takes


place. Some examples are
usually, always, rarely, never,
regularly, sometimes, seldom,
often, etc.
Adverbs of frequency always describe
how often something occurs, either in
definite or indefinite terms. An adverb
that describes definite frequency is
one such as weekly, daily, or yearly.
An adverb describing indefinite
frequency doesn’t specify an exact
time frame; examples are sometimes,
often, and rarely.
Adverbs of Frequency Rules

Always use adverbs of


frequency to discuss
how often something
happens.
Adverbs of Frequency Rules

Adverbs of frequency are often


used to indicate routine or
repeated activities, so they are
often used with the present
simple tense.
Adverbs of Frequency Rules
If a sentence has only one verb, place
the adverb of frequency in the middle of
the sentence so that it is positioned after
the subject but before the verb.

Tom never flies.


He always takes the bus.
Adverbs of Frequency Rules
When a sentence contains more than
one verb, place the adverb of frequency
before the main verb.

For example:
They have often visited Europe.
Adverbs of Frequency Rules
When using an adverb of frequency in
the negative or in forming a question,
place it before the main verb.

For example:
Do you usually get up so late?
She almost always eats breakfast in the
morning.

I rarely see him to go the park.

Mike hardly ever go to the coffee shop


alone.
We seldom go to church after the
lockdown.

Mother sometimes attends mass in the


television.

My family always prays the rosary before


going to bed.
GROUP
ACTIVITY
What is adverb of
frequency?

Give some words that are


used as adverb of frequency
1. I ________ late on Saturdays.

a. get up usually
b. get usually up
c. usually get up
2. Jared _________ late for work.

a. never is
b. is never
c. never
3. ____________ on weekends?

a. Often do you travel


b. Do you often travel
c. Often you do travel
4. Susan _________ early for class.

a. often is
b. are often
c. is often
5. When do you _______ go on
vacation each year?

a. usually
b. never
c. always
ASSIGNMENT
Make 3 clear and coherent
sentences using adverbs of
frequency.

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