English adverbs of frequency Flashcards
to learn how to use adverbs of frequency in sentences
The sea is constantly in motion, never still.
The sea is always in motion, never still.
They always hang out together.
The Northern Lights are usually green.
You normally see them best in September or March.
It’s often cloudy.
What do you notice about the position of the adverbs?
They are usually before the main verb, or between the auxiliary and the main verb. But they come after the verb to be.
Can they also be at the beginning or the end of the sentence?
Yes, we can use some adverbs of frequency at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis.
OCCASIONALY , I meet her for a coffee.
We can use usually, often, sometimes and occasionally at the beginning of a sentence, and sometimes and often at the end. We use adverb expressions like a lot or not + (very) much after the main verb too.
She travels A LOT .
He doesn’t study very much.
Be careful with NEVER . It is already negative, so we can’t use it with not.
I NEVER go to the supermarket with my mother.
