100% | always |
usually / normally | |
frequently | |
often | |
60% | sometimes |
occasionally | |
rarely | |
seldom | |
hardly ever | |
0% | never |
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.