Adverbs of Frequency

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What is an adverb of frequency?

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An adverb of frequency is a word that describes how often an action occurs. Examples include 'always', 'usually', 'often', 'sometimes', 'rarely', and 'never'.

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What does 'always' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Always' means 100% of the time.

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What does 'never' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Never' means 0% of the time.

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What does 'usually' indicate about frequency?

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'Usually' means more than 50% of the time, but not always.

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What does 'often' indicate about frequency?

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'Often' means frequently, but less than 'always'.

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What does 'rarely' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Rarely' means infrequently or not often, usually less than 20% of the time.

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What does 'seldom' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Seldom' is similar to 'rarely' and means not often, but can imply slightly more frequency.

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How do you use adverbs of frequency in a sentence?

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Adverbs of frequency usually come before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'I always eat breakfast' and 'She is often late.'

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What is the correct placement of 'rarely' in the sentence: 'I am angry with her'?

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'I am rarely angry with her.' The adverb 'rarely' comes before the adjective 'angry'.

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Fill in the blank: 'I _______ drink coffee. I love it so much.'

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The correct answer is 'always'. The complete sentence is 'I always drink coffee. I love it so much.'