Adverbs of Frequency

• CEFR A1–A2
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

Adverbs of Frequency is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level A1–A2. It covers always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens.

They usually go before the main verb but after the verb 'be'.

Common adverbs in order of frequency: always (100%), usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never (0%).

Examples

• I always brush my teeth before bed.
• She usually takes the bus to school.
• We often have lunch together.
• He sometimes forgets his keys.
• They rarely watch television in the evening.
• My sister never drinks coffee.
• The train is usually on time.
• It is sometimes cold in April.

What's in this worksheet

1. Right position
2. Correct the mistake
3. Fill in the blank
4. Write about yourself
5. Match and rewrite

Common mistakes

• I go always to the gym on Mondays.  →  I always go to the gym on Mondays. The adverb goes before the main verb, not after it.
• She never is late.  →  She is never late. After the verb 'be', the adverb comes after 'be', not before it.
• He doesn't never eat meat.  →  He never eats meat. Don't use 'never' with a negative verb — that creates a double negative.
• Always I drink water in the morning.  →  I always drink water in the morning. Most adverbs of frequency don't go at the very start of the sentence.

Speaking prompts

• How often do you cook your own meals? Do you always, usually, sometimes, or never cook?
• Do you often go to bed late? What time do you usually go to bed?
• Are you ever late for class or work? How often does this happen?
• What do you never do in the morning? What do you always do first?