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Grammar Worksheet

Adverbs of Frequency

A1–A2 always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
Explanation

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%).

Form
AdverbApprox. frequencyExample
always100%I always have breakfast.
usually~80%She usually walks to work.
often~60%We often eat out.
sometimes~40%He sometimes forgets his keys.
rarely / seldom~10%They rarely watch TV.
never0%I never drink coffee.

Before the main verb:  I often walk to school.   She never eats meat.

After the verb ‘be’:  He is always late.   They are rarely at home.

Examples
  1. I always brush my teeth before bed.
  2. She usually takes the bus to school.
  3. We often have lunch together.
  4. He sometimes forgets his keys.
  5. They rarely watch television in the evening.
  6. My sister never drinks coffee.
  7. The train is usually on time.
  8. It is sometimes cold in April.
Common Mistakes
Exercises
1 Right position

Rewrite each sentence, putting the adverb in brackets in the correct position.

She drinks coffee. (always)  →  She always drinks coffee.

  1. He is tired in the mornings. (always)
  2. We eat at home. (usually)
  3. My father cooks dinner. (rarely)
  4. The children are noisy in class. (sometimes)
  5. I forget my umbrella. (never)
2 Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

  1. I go always swimming on Fridays.
  2. She never is late for work.
  3. They don’t never eat fish.
  4. Always he arrives early.
3 Fill in the blank

Complete each sentence with a suitable adverb of frequency: always / usually / often / sometimes / rarely / never.

  1. She misses class. She is a very hard-working student. (0%)
  2. It snows in the Sahara Desert — it almost never happens.
  3. We have meetings on Monday mornings — every week.
  4. He forgets his homework. About half the time.
  5. I go to bed before midnight — almost every night.
4 Write about yourself

Write four true sentences about your daily habits. Use a different adverb of frequency in each sentence.

  1. I _____ (eat / drink / watch / read) …
  2. I _____ (go to / play / study) …
  3. In the morning, I _____ …
  4. At the weekend, I _____ …
5 Match and rewrite

Choose the correct adverb in brackets. Then rewrite the complete sentence.

  1. My parents are (always / usually) at home — they both work late.
  2. I (always / sometimes) eat sushi — only on special occasions.
  3. The weather is (never / often) rainy here in autumn.
  4. She (rarely / always) checks her email first thing — every single day.
Speaking Activity

Interview a partner about their daily habits. Use adverbs of frequency in your questions and answers.

Tell the class one surprising thing you found out about your partner. Use an adverb of frequency in your sentence.