Never. Seldom /rarely / hardly ever. Sometimes / occasionally. Usually / normally. Always. Position of adverbs of frequency

Name: __________________ Date: _____/ _____ / ______

Mark: Teacher:

100%

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

Never

Seldom /rarely / hardly ever

Sometimes / occasionally

Often

Usually / normally

Always

Position of adverbs of frequency

· to be + Adv. freq. → He is always nice

· Adv. freq. + verb → He never copies.

· Aux. verb + Adv. freq. + verb → He doesn’t usually copy.

A- Complete the sentences using the given prompts.

1. He (go) to the local gym. (hardly ever)

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2. I (not feel) like doing my homework. (usually)

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3. She (go) to the opera with her parents. (from time to time)

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4. Ian (get) good marks in his Maths tests. (rarely)

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5. I (not be) this generous! (always)

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6. He (do) what I say. ( never)

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7. My little brother (be) very energetic. (always)

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8. Your brother (help out) at the local community centre. ( once in a while)

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9. Ann (try) to arrive on time. (seldom)

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Answer key

1. He hardly ever goes to the local gym.

2. I don’t usually feel like doing my homework.

3. She goes to the opera with her parents from time to time / from time to time she goes to the opera with her parents.

4. Ian rarely gets good marks in his maths tests.

5. I’m not always this generous!

6. He never does what I say.

7. My little brother is always very energetic.

8. Once in a while your brother helps out at the local community centre. / Your brother helps out at the local community centre once in a while.

9. Ann seldom tries to arrive on time.