I always eat breakfast.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Prepositions and adverbs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. They answer the question: How often?
When to use it
Use adverbs of frequency in English to talk about regular actions or habits, or to describe how often something happens.
Key forms
- always
- usually
- often
- sometimes
- rarely
- never
Examples
She usually walks to school.
We often play football.
He sometimes reads at night.
They never drink coffee.
Tips
- Adverbs of frequency usually go before the main verb (e.g., 'She always goes').
- With the verb 'to be', put the adverb after the verb (e.g., 'He is always late').
- Do not use double negatives like 'never don't'.
Exceptions and edge cases
- With the verb 'to be', place the adverb after the verb ('She is usually happy').