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Adverbs of Frequency

Position of Frequency Adverbs

Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, seldom, hardly ever, never) go: before the main verb in simple tenses ("She often works late"), after "be" ("He is always early"), and after the first auxiliary in complex tenses ("I have never tried sushi"). They do NOT go at the very beginning or end of a sentence when used with the main verb (though "sometimes" and "usually" can appear at the start for emphasis).

Position of Frequency Adverbs

Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, seldom, hardly ever, never) go: before the main verb in simple tenses ("She often works late"), after "be" ("He is always early"), and after the first auxiliary in complex tenses ("I have never tried sushi"). They do NOT go at the very beginning or end of a sentence when used with the main verb (though "sometimes" and "usually" can appear at the start for emphasis).

Practice

Which sentence has the adverb in the correct position?

I havemet anyone as talented as her.

Put the words in the correct order:

Click words from the bank to place them here

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Frequency Adverbs and Their Meanings