Frequency Adverb Worksheet

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1.

We use adverbs of frequency to say how often something


happens.
2. We normally put an adverb of frequency
after the verb be. He’s often late for school.
(exercises) before most other verbs. You never phone me.

1) Complete the chart with the adverbs of frequency given in the box.

sometimes usually always hardly ever often never rarely occasionally

0% 100% 100%
1 never 2 hardly ever _ 3_______ 100%
4__________ 5__________ 6 _______ 7_________
8__________

2) Put the words in the correct order to make 3) Rewrite the sentences. Use the adverbs of frequency
sentences. in brackets.

1. go swimming / sometimes / on Sundays / I 1. I’m late for school in the morning. (rarely)
I Sometimes go swimming on Sundays Iґm rarely late for school in the morning.
2. Sam goes out with his friends. (occasionally)
2. in our house / cold / it’s / often
Sam occasionally goes out with his friends.
Itґs often cold in our house_ 3. Ann surfs the Net in the evening. (usually)
3. usually / is / hungry / Sam / after school Ann usually surfs the net in the evening
Sam is usually hun gry ater school 4. My best friend takes photos at school. (never)
4. goes / never / my cousin / cycling My best friend never takes photos at school.
My cousin never goes cycling 5. They are at home in the evening. (often)
5. Mark and Ted / books / hardly ever / read They are often at home in the evening.
Mark and Ted hardly ever read books 6. Ted reads magazines about fashion. (hardly ever)_
6. I / my homework / in my room / do / always Ted hardly ever reads magazines about fashion,
7. We speak English in English classes. (always)
I always do my homework in my room We always speak English in English classes
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7. snows / in this area / rarely / it
It rarely snows in this area
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5) Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions. Tick


4) Write questions. Use How often….? Then write
true answers with frequency adverbs. your partner’s answers.
1. you / surf the Net? Are you in tune? QUIZ
How often do you surf the net? I usually surf on the net
How often
2. you / play board games?
How often do you play board games? Sometimes I play 1. … do you listen to classical music?
board games a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never
3. you / listen to music ?
2. …do you sing in the bath or shower?
How often do you listen to music? I always listen to
a) Rarely b) Sometimes c) Never d) Often
music.
4. your best friend / call you ? 3. … do your parents listen to the same music as
How often does your best friend call you?
you? She/He almost always call me. a) Never b) Sometimes c) Often d) Rarely
5. your grandparents / use a computer?
4. … do you listen to music while you are doing
How often does your grandparents use a computer?
They almost never use the computer
your homework?
6. your mum / do the shopping? a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never
How often does your mum do the shopping? 5. …do you buy CDs?
She often do the shopping. a) Never b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Often
7. you / do the washing-up ?
How often do you do the washing-up? I hardly ever do 6. … do you go to live concerts?
the washing-up. a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Often
8. your English teacher / speak Chinese ? 7. … do you play the piano / the guitar or other
musical instruments?
How often does your English teacher speak Chinese?
He never speaks Chinese. a) Never b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Often

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