Adverbs of Frequency

Hmmm… Well, I am usually late for class, and I never do my homework.
Maybe I need to try your study habits.
You got an “A+” again!?!? How do you do it?
Well, I always do my homework, and I often ask the teacher for help.
I got an “F” again.
Study Habits
I got an “A+.”

Adverbs of Frequency 1
Adverbs of frequency say how often something happens.
He always studies.
often
usually
always
usually
often
He sometimes studies.
sometimes
He rarely studies.
never
never
rarely

She is sometimes late.
Adverbs of Frequency 2
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb be.
The students are never bored.

Adverbs of Frequency 3
Adverbs of frequency usually come before other verbs.
She often checks her answers.
He usually pays attention in class.

Usually and Sometimes
Usually and sometimes can also come at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Sometimes the dog eats his homework.
The dog sometimes eats his homework.
The dog eats his homework sometimes.

study in front of the TV
ask the teacher for help be early to class
review my grammar notes
make flashcards
be attentive in class
Practice 1
Work with a partner. Describe your study habits. Use adverbs of frequency and the phrases below.
Example: study at my computer
always
usually
often
sometimes
never
rarely
I sometimes study at
my computer.

Questions with Ever
Use ever in yes/no questions. Ever means “at any time.”
Are the tests ever easy?
Does he ever get an “A”?

Be Careful!
Do not use ever in affirmative statements.
Do you ever come on time?
Yes! I ever come on time.
I always come on time.
I never come late.

Questions with How Often
Use how often to ask about frequency.
How often do you study with a partner?
I rarely study with a partner.