How often do you …? How often are you …? Adverbs of Frequency Kristi Reyes

Adverbs of frequency 0% -- Never 1 – 10% -- Rarely10 – 25% -- Seldom25 – 75 % -- Sometimes 90 – 99 % -- Usually 100 % -- Always 75 – 90% -- Often

Placement of frequency words She comes to work on time. (usually) He works ten hours a day. (often)

Placement of frequency words She is late (never). He is punctual. (always)

Placement of frequency words They don’t work on Fridays. (usually) She can work overtime. (always)

Rules for placement 1.Adverb of frequency + action verb usually works always comes

Rules for placement 2.“to be” verb + adverb of frequency is always are never

Rules for placement 3.Verb 1 + adverb of frequency + verb 2 is rarely working has always been

Let’s Practice … 1.She gets up on time. (rarely) 2.She is tired in the morning. (usually) 3.Sara drives to school. (always) 4.She is late for school. (often) 5.Her friends are early for class. (usually) 6.They stop and get coffee. (sometimes) 7.They have arrived late. (never)

Interview a Partner

Writing 1.How often do you work on the weekends? 2.How often do you drink coffee in the morning? 3.How often are you late for work or school? 4.How often do you go to bed after midnight? 5.How often do you practice English on the weekends?

Any Questions?