This document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used to describe how often something occurs. It provides a chart of common adverbs of frequency ranging from never to always. Examples are given showing the adverbs used in sentences, including questions asking how often something occurs followed by answers using adverbs of frequency. The document also includes exercises for learners to practice using adverbs of frequency in sentences and questions.
This document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used to describe how often something occurs. It provides a chart of common adverbs of frequency ranging from never to always. Examples are given showing the adverbs used in sentences, including questions asking how often something occurs followed by answers using adverbs of frequency. The document also includes exercises for learners to practice using adverbs of frequency in sentences and questions.
This document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used to describe how often something occurs. It provides a chart of common adverbs of frequency ranging from never to always. Examples are given showing the adverbs used in sentences, including questions asking how often something occurs followed by answers using adverbs of frequency. The document also includes exercises for learners to practice using adverbs of frequency in sentences and questions.
This document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used to describe how often something occurs. It provides a chart of common adverbs of frequency ranging from never to always. Examples are given showing the adverbs used in sentences, including questions asking how often something occurs followed by answers using adverbs of frequency. The document also includes exercises for learners to practice using adverbs of frequency in sentences and questions.
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Adverbs of Frequency
1. We use adverbs of frequency to say how often something
happens. 2. We normally put an adverb of frequency (exercises) after the verb be. He’s often late for school. before most other verbs. You never phone me.
1) Complete the chart with the adverbs of frequency given in the box.
sometimes usually always hardly ever often never rarely occasionally
0% 100% 1 Never 2 Hardly ever 3 Rarely 4 Occasionally 5 Sometimes 6 Often 7 Usually 8 Always
2) Put the words in the correct order to make 3) Rewrite the sentences. Use the adverbs of sentences. frequency in brackets. 1. go swimming / sometimes / on Sundays / I 1. I’m late for school in the morning. (rarely) I sometimes go swimming on Sundays. I´m rarely late for school in the morning.
2. in our house / cold / it’s / often 2. Sam goes out with his friends. (occasionally) It´s often cold in our house. Sam occasionally goes out with his friends.
3. usually / is / hungry / Sam / after school 3. Ann surfs the Net in the evening. (usually) Sam is usually hungry after school. Ann usually surfs the Net in the evening.
4. goes / never / my cousin / cycling 4. My best friend takes photos at school. (never) My cousin never goes cycling. My best friend never takes photos at school.
5. Mark and Ted / books / hardly ever / read 5. They are at home in the evening. (often) Mark and Ted hardly ever read books. They are often at home in the evening.
6. I / my homework / in my room / do / 6. Ted reads magazines about fashion. (hardly ever)
always Ted hardly ever reads magazines about fashion. I always do my homework in my room. 7. We speak English in English classes. (always) 7. snows / in this area / rarely / it We always speak English in English classes. It rarely snows in this area. 4) Write questions. Use How often….? Then 5) Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions. Tick write true answers with frequency adverbs. your partner’s answers. Are you in tune? QUIZ 1. you / surf the Net? How often do you surf the Net? How often I surf the Net every weekend. 1. … do you listen to classical music? a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never 2. you / play board games? How often do you play board games? 2. …do you sing in the bath or shower? I play board games once a week. a) Rarely b) Sometimes c) Never d) Often 3. … do your parents listen to the same music as 3. you / listen to music? you? How often do you listen to music? a) Never b) Sometimes c) Often d) I listen to music every day. Rarely
4. your best friend / call you? 4. … do you listen to music while you are doing How often does your best friend call you? your homework? My best friend calls me twice a week. a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never 5. your grandparents / use a computer? 5. …do you buy CDs? How often do your grandparents use a a) Never b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) computer? Often My grandparents never use a computer. 6. … do you go to live concerts? 6. your mum / do the shopping? a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) How often does your mum do the shopping? Often My mum does the shopping every month. 7. … do you play the piano / the guitar or other musical instruments? 7. you / do the washing-up? a) Never b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) How often do you do the washing-up? Often I washing-up once a week.
8. your English teacher / speak Chinese?
How often does your English teacher speak Chinese? My English teacher speaks in Chinese daily.
