Adverbs of frequency are used to talk about the frequency with which we do certain actions. They are essential for talking about daily routines and the present day. For extra practice with activities in PDF, click HERE
There are two types of adverbs, ones that describe definite frequency, such as: daily, nightly, weekly, monthly, yearly/annyally, yesterday, today, tonight, tomorrow. And then there are indefinite adverbs, these are a little bit more ambiguous, but still essential in grammar use.
Here is a list of adverbs that describe indefinite frequency:
Adverbs | Percent % | Example Sentences |
Always | 100% | I always get on well with my workmates |
Normally
Usually Frequently |
80% |
I normally arrive at work on time
I usually have breakfast at 7 o´clock I frequently make mistakes in class |
Often | 70% | I often hang out with friends on weekends |
Sometimes | 50% | I sometimes miss class when I am sick |
Not often | 30% | I don´t often call my mum to speak about my exams |
Almost never
Rarely Hardly ever Seldom |
20% |
I almost never make it to my German class
I rarely meet new people I hardly ever practice my French I seldom take time off work |
Never | 0% | I never tell off my children for speaking loudly |
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