Adverbs and Expressions of Frequency

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, frequency, or degree.

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What are expressions of frequency?

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Expressions of frequency are phrases that describe how often an action occurs, such as 'always', 'usually', 'sometimes', 'rarely', and 'never'.

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How do you use 'always' in a sentence?

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'Always' is used to indicate that something happens all the time. Example: 'She always arrives on time.'

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How do you use 'never' in a sentence?

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'Never' is used to indicate that something does not happen at any time. Example: 'He never eats vegetables.'

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What is the correct form of the verb with 'always'?

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When using 'always', the verb should be in the present simple form. Example: 'They always play soccer.'

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What is the correct form of the verb with 'never'?

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When using 'never', the verb should be in the present simple form. Example: 'She never goes to the gym.'

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How do you use 'sometimes' in a sentence?

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'Sometimes' indicates that something happens occasionally. Example: 'I sometimes read before bed.'

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What is the correct structure for sentences with adverbs of frequency?

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The typical structure is: Subject + adverb of frequency + base form of the verb. Example: 'He usually studies in the evening.'

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What is the difference between 'usually' and 'often'?

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'Usually' means something happens most of the time, while 'often' means it happens frequently but not always.

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How do you form negative sentences with adverbs of frequency?

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In negative sentences, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the adverb. Example: 'She does not often go out.'