• We usually put the adverb before the verb.
- They always go to the cinema at the weekend.
- She usually eats breakfast at home.
- They sometimes watch TV in the evenings.
- He never goes to the dentist.
• If the verb is 'to be', we put the adverb after the verb like for example:
- They are usually at home at the weekend.
- He is never late for work!
• To ask a question, we use 'often' or 'how often'.
- Does he play basketball often?
- How often does he play basketball?
Adverbs of Frequency: How often ...
• 100% – Always – I always brush my teeth.
• 90% – Usually – I usually take the bus to go to work.
• 80% – Normally / Generally – I normally eat at home.
• 70% – Often / Frequently – I often go to the restaurant.
• 50% – Sometimes – I sometimes go to the park.
• 30% – Occasionally – I occasionally eat junk food.
• 10% – Seldom – I seldom buy a book.
• 5% – Hardly ever / Rarely – I hardly ever eat meat!
• 0% – Never – I never go to the gym!