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Adverbs of frequency say how often something happens. 'Always' means every time, 100%.
For the actual frequency (every day, twice a week), we use time expressions, which usually go at the end of the sentence: 'She goes to the gym every day.'
예문
I always brush my teeth before bed.
'always' = 100%, before the main verb.
She goes to the gym every day.
Time expression at the end of the sentence.
He is always on time.
After 'to be': 'is always'.
always
/ˈɔːlweɪz/
I always brush my teeth before bed.
every day
/ˈevri deɪ/
She goes to the gym every day.
Which adverb means 100% of the time?
Place the adverb 'always': I ___ brush my teeth before bed.
'Usually', 'often' and 'frequently' describe high but not total frequency — most of the time, but not always.
Like other frequency adverbs, they normally go before the main verb: 'I usually have coffee in the morning.'
예문
I usually have coffee in the morning.
'usually' before the main verb 'have'.
We often eat dinner together.
'often' = many times, before the verb.
He frequently travels for work.
'frequently' = a formal 'often'.
usually
/ˈjuːʒuəli/
I usually have coffee in the morning.
often
/ˈɒfən/
We often eat dinner together.
frequently
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
He frequently travels for work.
Choose the natural position: I ___ have coffee in the morning.
A formal word for 'often': He ___ travels for work.
'Sometimes' and 'occasionally' describe medium frequency — now and then, not regularly.
'Sometimes' is flexible: it can go before the main verb or, for emphasis, at the very start of the sentence: 'Sometimes I work from home.'
예문
Sometimes I work from home.
'Sometimes' can open the sentence.
I sometimes work from home.
Or sit before the main verb.
We occasionally visit my grandparents.
'occasionally' = now and then.
sometimes
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/
Sometimes I work from home.
occasionally
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
We occasionally visit my grandparents.
Which adverb describes medium frequency (now and then)?
Start the sentence with a medium-frequency adverb: ___ I work from home.
'Rarely', 'hardly ever' and 'never' describe low frequency — almost never or never at all.
Important: these words are already negative, so don't add another 'not'. Say 'I never drink coffee' (not 'I don't never drink').
예문
She rarely watches television.
'rarely' = almost never (no extra 'not').
He hardly ever calls his sister.
'hardly ever' = very seldom.
I never drink coffee after 5 pm.
'never' is negative on its own.
rarely
/ˈreərli/
She rarely watches television.
hardly ever
/ˈhɑːrdli ˈevər/
He hardly ever calls his sister.
never
/ˈnevər/
I never drink coffee after 5 pm.
Choose the correct sentence.
Almost never: She ___ watches television.
Where does the adverb go? Three rules cover most cases: (1) before the main verb — 'I always wake up early'; (2) after the verb 'to be' — 'She is never late'; (3) between an auxiliary and the main verb — 'We have often discussed this'.
Get the position right and your frequency adverbs will sound natural every time.
예문
I always wake up early.
Before the main verb 'wake'.
She is never late for class.
After 'to be': is + never.
We have often discussed this topic.
Between auxiliary 'have' and main verb.
always wake up
/ˈɔːlweɪz weɪk ʌp/
I always wake up early.
is never late
/ɪz ˈnevər leɪt/
She is never late for class.
have often
/həv ˈɒfən/
We have often discussed this topic.
Choose the correct order: She ___ for class.
Place 'always' correctly: I ___ wake up early. (one word in the gap)
Complete the sentence: 'Yesterday she ___ to the market.' (go)
다음
Present Perfect