100% always
decreasing usually / normally
frequently
often
60% sometimes
occasionally
decreasing rarely
seldom
hardly ever
0% never
Frequency Adverbs

The frequency adverb goes before the main verb (except the main verb “TO BE”).

  • I usually go shopping on Saturdays.
  • We never eat breakfast before 9 on Sundays.
  • Ana often walks to school.
  • The teacher always gives us homework.
  • Bill and Kate are never late for school.
  • I’m usually with friends on Friday nights.

Occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently and usually can also go at the beginning or end of a sentence.

  • Sometimes they watch television.
  • They watch television sometimes.
  • I play basketball occasionally.
  • Occasionally I play basketball.

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