Learning English becomes very easy if you have a good grip on grammar. In this session, we would we getting deep insights regarding Adverb Of Frequency. You could observe how different adverbs are used and how you can make use of the rules which will help in getting good understanding of the concept.
Adverb Of Frequency:
Basically, Adverb Of Frequency is used to state how often or frequently a person does something. In English the adverb of frequency is. It shows or tells how some activity is happening or has happened or will happen.
The Words That Are Generally Used As Adverb Of Frequency Are:
- Always
- Usually
- Frequently
- Often
- Sometimes
- Occasionally
- Rarely
- Seldom
- Hardly ever
- Never
With these examples, you would be able to understand better.
- Peter is always getting into trouble.
- My sister frequently goes shopping in Seattle.
- They rarely ask questions about the homework.
3 Word Order Rules For Adverbs Of Frequency
Here are the rules for the position of these adverbs in a sentence.
| Adverbs of frequency: word order, position | |
| An adverb of frequency can go: before the main verb | He always goes to work by bus.They never go on holiday in winter. |
| after the verb be | John is often absent from lessons.They were usually on time. |
| after modal verbs should, can, could, etc. | You should always turn the electricity off.My boss can never remember my name. |
| Sometimes and occasionally can go in the front, middle or end position of a sentence. | Sometimes she is late.She is sometimes late. She is late sometimes. |
Now we need to understand how Adverbs Of Frequency can appear at different positions.
You must understand the fact that the word order for Adverb Of Frequency can be really confusing at times. You can follow different rules for the placement sentences.
Rule 1. Adverbs in a Sentence with One Verb
In case if the sentence has one verb, then we usually place the adverb in the middle of the sentence (which is, after the subject and before the verb).
subject / adverb / verb / predicate
- Maya usually goes to work by car.
- Loona often asks me for help in her homework.
Rule 2. The Adverb is Placed usually After the verb “Be”
Here you would notice that the adverb usually comes after the verb “be”:
subject / verb / adverb / predicate
- Meghna is often late for the party.
- Annie isn’t usually sick but this time it is different.
- Peter Pan isn’t always right in what he states in the seminar.
Rule 3. Adverb Used In The Begining Of The Sentence
You won’t find any similarity in the rules. If in case the Adverb Of Frequency is used at the beginning of the sentence then it is done to emphasize something important.
But here is an exception, as it will not be applied to the short answers.
- Is she usually on time?
- Tell her not to be late.
- Yes, she usually is.
- She never is.
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