Adverbs of Frequency Quiz

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Adverbs of frequency go before a ______ verb

main

Adverbs of frequency go after the verb ______ be

An adverb of frequency goes between the ______ verb and the main verb

auxiliary

We can use the adverbs 'usually', 'normally', 'often', 'frequently', 'sometimes', and 'occasionally' at the ______ of a sentence

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We cannot use the adverbs 'always', 'seldom', 'rarely', 'hardly', 'ever', and 'never' at the ______ of a sentence

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Adverb frequency position before main verb

Adverbs like 'usually', 'normally', 'often', 'frequently', 'sometimes' and 'occasionally' are placed before the main verb in a sentence. For example: 'I usually go to school by bus.'

Adverb frequency position after 'to be'

Adverbs like 'always', 'seldom', 'rarely', 'hardly', 'ever' and 'never' are placed after the verb 'to be'. For example: 'I am always happy.'

Adverb frequency position between auxiliary and main verb

Adverbs like 'sometimes', 'often', 'usually' and 'frequently' can be used between the auxiliary verb and the main verb. For example: 'I am often happy.'

Adverb frequency position in the sentence start

Adverbs like 'usually', 'normally', 'often',' frequently',' sometimes' and 'occasionally' can be used at the beginning of a sentence. For example: 'Usually, I go to school by bus.'

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Adverb frequency position - sentence start restriction

Adverbs like 'always', 'seldom', 'rarely', 'hardly', 'ever', and 'never' cannot be used at the beginning of a sentence.

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Study Notes

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency go before a main verb.
Adverbs of frequency go after the verb be.
An adverb of frequency goes between the auxiliary verb and the main verb.
We can use adverbs like usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes, and occasionally at the beginning of a sentence.
We cannot use adverbs like always, seldom, rarely, hardly, ever, and never at the beginning of a sentence.

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Test your knowledge of adverbs of frequency in English grammar with this quiz. Learn how to use adverbs to describe the frequency of activities and improve your language skills.