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Always Usually Regularly Often Sometimes Occasionally Seldom Rarely Never

The document discusses adverbs of frequency and their usage. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency used to describe how often something occurs, including: always, usually, regularly, often, sometimes, occasionally, seldom, rarely, never. It also discusses set phrases that indicate frequency, such as every weekend. The document then provides exercises to practice using these adverbs of frequency in sentences and choosing the most accurate one to complete statements.

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Always Usually Regularly Often Sometimes Occasionally Seldom Rarely Never

The document discusses adverbs of frequency and their usage. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency used to describe how often something occurs, including: always, usually, regularly, often, sometimes, occasionally, seldom, rarely, never. It also discusses set phrases that indicate frequency, such as every weekend. The document then provides exercises to practice using these adverbs of frequency in sentences and choosing the most accurate one to complete statements.

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ALWAYS→

 Never, sometimes, often, frequently, seldom,


USUALLY →
always and usually are adverbs of
REGULARLY→ frequency.
OFTEN→  
RULE: SUBJECT + ADVERB + VERB
SOMETIMES→ E.g.: Mary usually gets up at 7 o´clock.
OCCASIONALLY→  
EXCEPTION: SUBJECT + VERB TO BE
SELDOM→
+ADVERB
RARELY→ E.g.: I am never tired.
NEVER→

 Every weekend, once a month, twice a week, three times a year are also adverbs of frequency.
They can be used at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.
 
E.g.: Every weekend we play tennis.

A) Put the adverbs in the right place.

1. She goes jogging(seldom) __________________________________________


2. Mr. Smith cooks for the family. (often) ________________________________
3. Does Tim study for the tests? (always) ________________________________
4. They aren´t at home at weekends.(often) _____________________________
5. Their children don’t eat fast food.(usually) _____________________________
6. We go to school on foot.( never) _____________________________________
7. Is Tina late for work?(sometimes) ____________________________________
8. The students change rooms. (rarely) __________________________________

B) Choose the best option.

1. Jim is an excellent student. He ____________ learns fast and well. ( never,


sometimes, always)
2. I hate vegetables. I ____________ eat vegetable soup. ( often, never,
usually)
3. The weather is rainy in Scotland. They ____________ see the sun. ( always,
often, seldom)
4. I’m on a diet but I ____________ eat a bit of chocolate. (sometimes, never,
usually)
5. The Browns love dancing. They ____________ go dancing on Friday night.
( usually, rarely, seldom)
6. We don’t like cooking. We ____________ eat out on Sundays. ( seldom,
always, rarely)

C) Answer these questions about yourself. Follow the example.

Example: How often do you do your homework before the next lesson?
I always do it

1. How often do you practice a sport? Name the sport.


_____________________________________________________
2. How often do you eat fruit and vegetables?
_____________________________________________________
3. How often do you meet your friends outside school?
_____________________________________________________
4. How often do you read a book for pleasure?
_____________________________________________________
5. How often do you watch TV in the morning?
_____________________________________________________
6. How often are you in a good mood?
_____________________________________________________

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