Adverbs of Frequency with A1 grammar exercises
A1Learn and practise adverbs of frequency: always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, and never, including how to put them in the right place in a sentence.
Exercise 1: Choose the correct adverb
Read each sentence carefully and choose the adverb that makes sense.
Exercises:
1
I ___ drink coffee late at night because I want to sleep well.
2
She ___ walks to school with her best friend every morning.
3
My dad ___ watches TV in the morning because he goes to work early.
4
We ___ have English lessons on Tuesday and Thursday. It is our fixed schedule.
5
Tom is not late every day, but he is ___ late for class.
6
My little sister ___ eats vegetables, so my mum is very happy.
7
I ___ go to bed at 3 a.m. because I am usually very tired by 10 p.m.
8
We ___ watch a movie together on Friday evening. It is our family tradition.
9
She ___ watches TV after dinner, but sometimes she reads instead.
10
I ___ forget my keys because I keep them in the same place every day.
Adverbs of Frequency
They tell you how often something happens, and where you put them really matters.
!Frequency scale
always
100%
usually
~80%
often
~60%
sometimes
~40%
rarely
~20%
never
0%
Position rule 1: BEFORE the main verb
Subject+adverb+main verb+rest
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I always eat breakfast.
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She often reads books.
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They never watch TV.
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We sometimes go by bus.
Position rule 2: AFTER to be (am / is / are)
Subject+am / is / are+adverb+rest
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I am always tired on Monday.
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She is usually on time.
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They are never late.
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He is sometimes busy.
!All 6 adverbs: meaning & examples
| Adverb | % | Example 1 | Example 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| always | 100% | I always brush my teeth. | She always arrives early. |
| usually | ~80% | He usually drinks coffee. | We usually have lunch at 1. |
| often | ~60% | They often go to the gym. | I often forget my keys. |
| sometimes | ~40% | We sometimes eat out. | She sometimes works late. |
| rarely | ~20% | He rarely eats sweets. | I rarely watch the news. |
| never | 0% | I never smoke. | She never misses class. |
Warning: The adverb always comes BEFORE the main verb, never after it.
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I always go to school by bus.
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I go always to school by bus.