Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something is done.

Adverbs of frequency include; always, constantly, continually, frequently, infrequently, intermittently, normally, occasionally, often, periodically, rarely, regularly, seldom, sometimes etc.

For example:

I always do my homework on time. - In this sentence always shows us the frequency (how often) I do my homework on time.

She goes out occasionally. - In this sentence occasionally shows us the frequency (how often) she goes out.

Most frequent	always
	constantly
	nearly always
	almost always
	usually
	generally
	normally
	regularly
	often
	frequently
	sometimes
	periodically
	occasionally
	now and then
	once in a while
	rarely
	seldom
	infrequently
	hardly ever
	scarcely ever
	almost never
Least frequent	never

Adverbs of frequency appear between the subject and the verb in a sentence:-

For example:

I always update the calendar at the beginning of the month.

Poetria often takes notes during the Skype sessions.

Adverbs of Frequency

Frequency Adverbs

• Adverbs such as always, already, ever, never, often, rarely, seldom, sometimes,
  still, usually, are placed as follows in sentences :
  
  
  • after the verb BE :
    • Charlie is always late.
  • before other verbs :
    • Tom sometimes takes the bus.
  • between two verbs :
    or after the first verb if there are more than two :
    • Julie has never travelled on the Eurostar.
    • I would never have thought that.
  • Except if the second verb is an infinitive :
    • Charlie often needs to ask for directions.

Frequency Phrases 

• Frequency phrases such as every day, once in a while, etc. go at the beginning 
  or at the end of sentences.
  
  
  • I wash my hair every day.
  • Once a month I go to the hairdresser's to have it cut.