Adverbs Of Frequency

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Adverbs of frequency	You use adverbs of frequency to describe how often something happens.
Common adverbs of frequency	always. frequently. never. normally. occasionally. often. rarely. sometimes. *usually.
Adverbs of frequency usually go before the verb in a sentence, after the subject.	Some people NEVER listen. She RARELY goes out these days.
With the verb BE, the adverb usually goes after the verb.	Karen was ALWAYS happy.✔ NOT: Karen always was happy. ❌ He is OFTEN late for work. ✔ NOT: He often is late. ❌
With modal or auxiliary verbs, the order is: subject + modal/auxiliary verb + adverb + verb.	I've NEVER been here before. You can SOMETIMES see the sea from here.
Formal Written English	The adverbs NEVER, RARELY, and SELDOM can go at the beginning of a sentence, FOR EMPHASIS. In this case, the word order changes to: adv. + auxiliary verb + subject + verb. e.g. Seldom had I experienced such sadness. e.g. Rarely do you see talent like hers.
Adverbs that refers to a definite frequency...	Monthly Daily *Weekly They go after the verb. e.g. Most people get paid monthly.

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