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', '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. It indicates that an action happens every time without exception.

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What does 'usually' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Usually' means around 75% of the time. It indicates that an action happens most of the time but not always.

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What does 'sometimes' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Sometimes' means about 50% of the time. It indicates that an action happens occasionally.

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What does 'rarely' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Rarely' means around 25% of the time. It indicates that an action happens infrequently.

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What does 'never' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Never' means 0% of the time. It indicates that an action does not happen at all.

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How would you use 'always' in a sentence?

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Example: 'I always brush my teeth before bed.'

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How would you use 'usually' in a sentence?

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Example: 'I usually eat breakfast at 7 AM.'

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How would you use 'sometimes' in a sentence?

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Example: 'I sometimes go for a walk in the evening.'

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How would you use 'rarely' in a sentence?

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Example: 'I rarely eat fast food.'