English grammer

English grammar

Lesson 2 - Adverbs: Frequency

Adverb of Frequency

Adverbs that tell us how often or frequently something happens or is done are known as adverbs of frequency.

Examples:

• a. My father usually goes for a walk in the park.

• b. We have music classes twice a week.

• c. Have you ever heard such a story before?

• d. People rarely listen to the radio nowadays.

• e. Never say die really means always hope for the best.

• f. You must exercise daily to keep fit, says our PT teacher.

Explanations:

• In a, usually is the adverb of frequency.

• In b, twice is the adverb of frequency.

• In c, ever and before are adverbs of frequency.

• In d, rarely and nowadays are adverb of frequency.

• In e, never and always are adverbs of frequency.

• In f, daily is the adverb of frequency.