Lesson 42: Unit 40 - Adverbs of Frequency
In this lesson you will learn the adverbs of frequency in English (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never) and how to place them correctly in Present Simple sentences.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn the adverbs of frequency in English and how to use them correctly in sentences. You will understand the difference between adverbs such as always, usually, often, sometimes and never, and where they are placed in relation to the verbs. You will practise describing your habits and routines through real dialogues. Use the exercises to practise forming sentences that show how often an action happens.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and use the adverbs of frequency: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
- Place the adverbs in the correct position in the sentence (after 'be' and before the main verb).
- Understand and form questions with 'How often...?'
- Describe personal habits and routines with the Present Simple and adverbs of frequency.
- Read and understand short dialogues containing adverbs of frequency.
Lesson vocabulary
- always I always go out on Saturday.
- usually I'm usually very happy.
- often I often go to my friend's house.
- sometimes Sometimes I go to a restaurant.
- rarely Robbie rarely listens to jazz.
- never My bus never arrives on time.
- complain I don't often complain.
- shout I never shout or get really angry.
- shake hands We always shake hands with people when we meet.
- salary Here we never ask about people's salary — it's rude.
- outgoing I'm friendly and outgoing.
- punctual My sister is usually punctual.
- rude It's rude to ask about people's salary.
- how often How often do you go shopping?
- on time My bus never arrives on time.
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