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1.3 Adverbs of frequency Language detective
never
hardly ever
sometimes
often
usually
always
Adverbs of frequency show how often something happens.
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I always go to school by bus. I am never late. Eva sometimes has a swimming lesson at the weekend. Eva’s swimming lessons are usually one hour long.
Circle the adverb of frequency in each sentence.
a The school cook usually serves vegetables every day.
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b The librarian always helps us in the library. c I am hardly ever late for football practice.
d The school nurse is often busy on Sports Day.
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e The class teacher sometimes brings prizes to class. f The caretaker never forgets to close the school gate.
Get it right!
Remember that the adverb goes before the main verb but after the verb to be.
Always I have loved playing football. ✘ I have always loved playing football. ✓ He usually is at maths club.
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He is usually at maths club.
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