Adverbs of Frequency

When we want to say how often something happens, it is common to use frequency adverbs. It is
possible to use them when referring to the past, present or future:

We often went camping when we were children.

I usually go to the gym at lunchtime.
I will always remember you.

The following list shows the most common adverbs of frequency and adverb phrases, with the one that
refers to things that happen most often at the top, and least often at the bottom: (there are many more!)

Always
Usually / Normally
Frequently
Often
Sometimes
(Every) Now and then / Now and again
Occasionally
From time to time
Rarely
Seldom
Hardly ever
Once in a blue moon
Never

I always brush my teeth before I go to bed. (=every night)

I usually-- normally have toast for breakfast. (=happens most days)
I frequently watch the news before dinner. (=it's common)
I often go to the park with my dog. (=many times)
I sometimes see him down at the shops. (=at particular occasions but not all the time)
Every now and then I dream of a big dog chasing me across a field. (= sometimes)
I occasionally visit the capital. (=not happening often or regularly)
I go for a walk in the park just from time to time (= occasionally)
I rarely smoke cigars. (=it is not common)
I seldom have a chance to go to the theatre. (=almost never)
I hardly ever travel abroad. (=almost never)
I go to the cinema once in a blue moon. The last time was in February 2004 (=hardly ever)
I never work on the weekend. (=not at any time or not on any occasion)

The Adverbs of frequency can occupy different positions in the sentence. With most verbs, the
normal position is between the subject and the verb.
Pedro occasionally visits us on Sundays.
With the verb "to be", the adverb normally comes after the verb:
She is often ill in winter.
When there are auxiliary verbs, it comes after the 1st auxiliary:
I have never seen such a beautiful house

Exercises
I .- Ask your mate(s) questions about the following habits.
Use the structures Do you ever , Have you ever? or How often? to ask,
and the different adverbs and adverb phrases given before to answer.
You should also ask / explain why, if there is something to explain.
Dont just say yes, I sometimes have or No, I never do. Its good to talk !!

1.- Going to the cinema

2.- Having been to Peru
3.- Cooking your own meals
4.- Having nightmares
5.- Doing the washing-up
9.- Going to the theatre
10-Driving to work
11-Being in time for meals
12-Staying up all night
13-Riding a camel
14-Arriving on time at work/school/university
15-Taking physical exercise
16-Studying overnight
17-Eating exotic food
18-Writing to friends or relatives
19-Having been in hospital
20-Having had an accident