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Adverbs of Frequency

Pay attention to the word order in these two groups of sentences.

Thomas and Philip always

begin

their day at 7 o’clock.

They usually

have

their breakfast at the canteen.

They often

play

music during the breaks.

They never

go

home on weekdays.

PATTERN:

subject + adverb + verb

Thomas and Philip

are

always busy at school.

They

are

never late for their activities.

They

are

usually ready for breakfast at 7 o’clock.

They

can

often stay in the music room during the breaks.

PATTERN:

subject + to be/modal verb + adverb

Insert the adverb of frequency in the right place.

Example:

We are happy at school. (always)

We are always happy at school.

1. I can go to the cinema on Fridays.

(often)

2. Chris is smiling.

(always)

3. My brother does the homework.

(rarely)

4. I forget my book.

(never)

5. They are at work at 6 a.m.

(usually)

6. The canteen is full at lunchtime.

(always)

7. Dad cooks our dinner. (usually)

8. On Saturdays she is with her friends. (sometimes)

9. I am late. (never)

10. We are hungry.

(usually)