Adverbs Of Frequency With Examples Flashcards
What does ‘always’ indicate?
Actions or states that happen without exception or continuously
Examples include: « I always have my coffee with almond milk. » and « It constantly rains year-round in the Brazilian rainforest. »
What does ‘usually’ describe?
Actions or routines occurring most of the time, with rare exceptions
Examples include: « I usually take the bus to school. » and « I exercise regularly by commuting to work on my bike. »
What is the meaning of ‘normally’?
Refers to what is typical or expected under ordinary circumstances
Examples include: « I normally wear sandals in the summer instead of sneakers. » and « I generally have toast and tea for breakfast. »
What does ‘often’ reflect?
Actions that occur many times, though not necessarily on a strict schedule
Examples include: « As a child, I often spent Saturday mornings at the library. » and « I frequently drink coffee, though not to the point of being a coffee addict. »
What does ‘sometimes’ highlight?
Actions happening occasionally but not regularly or frequently
Example: « Sometimes, I go for a walk by the lake on weekends. »
Fill in the blank: ‘Occasionally’ refers to events that happen ______.
sporadically or at irregular intervals
Examples include: « Occasionally, I enjoy a walk along the river when the weather is nice. »
What do the terms ‘seldom’, ‘rarely’, and ‘infrequently’ describe?
Rare occurrences or infrequent actions
Examples include: « Astronomers rarely observe supernovas directly. » and « Seldom have I had the chance to meet a celebrity. »
What does ‘never’ indicate?
Absolute negation, indicating something does not happen at all
Example: « Without my glasses, I never drive my car. »
Fill in the blank: A ‘blue moon’ is an event that happens once every ______.
2-3 years
This term is often used to describe rare occurrences.
