Intro: Adverbs of Frequency

Intro: Adverbs of Frequency

Ms. Butler ESL PHS

First:

Let's review some of our grammar vocabulary.

Multiple Choice

What is a verb?

• a person, place, or thing

• it describes a noun

• an action word

Open Ended

Write 1-2 examples of verbs.

Multiple Choice

What is an adjective?

• it describes a noun

• an action word

• a person, place, or thing

Open Ended

Write 1-2 examples of adjectives.

Now:

Let's find out what an adverb is.

Here are some example sentences: What do you notice about adverbs?

• The cat walked quietly.

• Too slowly, the bird tried to fly away.

• The cat was very happy.

Defintion:

An ADVERB describes a verb, adjective, phrase, or another adverb

(It "adds" more information)

Almost there....

Ms. Butler! What ARE "Adverbs of Frequency"?!

Multiple Choice

First tell me: What does "frequency" mean?

• the number of waves that pass a fixed point over a unit of time

• how often something happens

• a topping that you put on cake

Now we know that:

• An ADVERB describes a verb, adjective, phrase, or another adverb

• and....

• FREQUENCY means how often something happens

• so.......

Definition:

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY describe how often something happens.

Adverbs of Frequency from Negative (o%) to Positive (100%).

• never (0%)

• rarely (10%)

• sometimes (25%)

• often (50%)

• usually (75%)

• always (100%)

Poll

I get eight hours of sleep at night.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I fall asleep easily.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I wake up in the middle of the night.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I exercise during the week.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I talk to my friends on the weekend.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I watch TV at night.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I read when I have free time.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always

Poll

I go on trips during the summer.

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often/usually

• always