Grammar

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never) say how often something happens. They normally go before the main verb but after the verb 'be'.

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Level A2 Adjectives & Adverbs

Summary

Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never) say how often something happens. They normally go before the main verb but after the verb 'be'.

Structure

subject + adverb + main verb | subject + be + adverb

Examples

Common mistakes

• Placing the adverb after the main verb, e.g. 'I go always to bed early' instead of 'I always go'.
• Using a double negative, e.g. 'I don't never smoke' instead of 'I never smoke'.

Related

Present Simple vs Present Continuous Adverbs of Manner

More adjectives & adverbs

Comparatives and Superlatives A2

Use comparatives to compare two things and superlatives to compare three or more. Short adjectives add -er/-est; longer ones use more/most.

Adjective Order B1

When several adjectives describe one noun, English follows a usual order: opinion, then size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, and purpose. Following this order makes phrases sound natural.

Adverbs of Manner A2

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done and usually come after the verb or its object. Many are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.

'So' and 'such' add emphasis. 'So' goes before an adjective or adverb on its own, while 'such' goes before a noun phrase, often with an adjective.

Too and Enough A2

'Too' means more than is wanted or needed and goes before an adjective; 'enough' means the right amount and goes after an adjective but before a noun.

As ... As Comparisons B1

Use 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to say two things are equal. The negative 'not as ... as' shows that one thing is less than the other.

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