NEB grade 12 Compulsory English Frequency adverbs (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never)

 

Frequency adverbs (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never):

Frequency adverbs describe how often something happens. They are placed differently in a sentence depending on the tense, subject, and context.

1. Always

• Meaning: 100% of the time; without exception.
• Position: Usually placed before the main verb, except when the verb is "to be," in which case it comes after.
• Examples:
• I always go for a run in the morning.
• She is always happy when she sees her friends.

2. Usually

• Meaning: Most of the time; nearly always.
• Position: Typically placed before the main verb.
• Examples:
• I usually have tea for breakfast.
• They usually visit their grandparents on Sundays.

3. Often

• Meaning: Frequently; many times.
• Position: Placed before the main verb.
• Examples:
• I often read books before bed.
• She often goes to the gym after work.

4. Sometimes

• Meaning: Occasionally; not all the time.
• Position: Placed before the main verb.
• Examples:
• I sometimes take naps in the afternoon.
• He sometimes goes for a walk in the park.

5. Rarely

• Meaning: Not often; seldom.
• Position: Placed before the main verb.
• Examples:
• I rarely eat fast food.
• We rarely watch TV during the week.

6. Never

• Meaning: 0% of the time; not at all.
• Position: Placed before the main verb.
• Examples:
• I never drink soda.
• She never goes to bed late.

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General Rules for Placement:

1.      Before the main verb: This is the most common placement for frequency adverbs.

o    Example: She often goes swimming in the evening.

2.      After the verb "to be": When the verb is "to be," the adverb is placed after it.

o    Example: He is always on time.

3.      Before modal verbs (e.g., can, should, will, etc.): Frequency adverbs come before modal verbs.

o    Example: They always can find the solution.

Order of frequency adverbs (when used with multiple adverbs):

• Adverbs of frequency generally come before other adverbs like manner, place, and time.
• Example: She usually plays tennis on weekends.

Fill in the blanks with the correct frequency adverb:

1.      I __________ go to the gym after work.

2.      She __________ wakes up early to meditate.

3.      We __________ have lunch together on weekends.

4.      He is __________ late for meetings.

5.      They __________ visit their grandparents during holidays.

6.      I __________ drink coffee in the morning.

7.      She __________ forgets to bring her lunch to work.

8.      I __________ travel for work.

9.      My brother __________ plays video games on weekends.

10. He __________ eats vegetables because he doesn’t like them.

11. We __________ go hiking when the weather is nice.

12. She __________ goes to the cinema with her friends.

13. I __________ see my friends after school.

14. They __________ study late at night before exams.

15. We __________ go to bed before midnight.

16. He __________ checks his emails in the morning.

17. I __________ go to bed early on weekdays.

18. They __________ walk to school instead of taking the bus.

19. She __________ eats out for lunch.

20. We __________ watch movies together on Fridays.

Answer

1.      I always go to the gym after work.

2.      She usually wakes up early to meditate.

3.      We often have lunch together on weekends.

4.      He is often late for meetings.

5.      They sometimes visit their grandparents during holidays.

6.      I usually drink coffee in the morning.

7.      She sometimes forgets to bring her lunch to work.

8.      I occasionally travel for work.

9.      My brother often plays video games on weekends.

10. He rarely eats vegetables because he doesn’t like them.

11. We sometimes go hiking when the weather is nice.

12. She often goes to the cinema with her friends.

13. I often see my friends after school.

14. They usually study late at night before exams.

15. We rarely go to bed before midnight.

16. He always checks his emails in the morning.

17. I usually go to bed early on weekdays.

18. They sometimes walk to school instead of taking the bus.

19. She often eats out for lunch.

20. We always watch movies together on Fridays.

 

B. Put the frequency adverbs in appropriate place and rewrite the following sentences.

a. I forget to do my homework. (sometimes)

Sometimes I forget to do my homework.

b. My father has touched an alcoholic drink in his life. (never)

My father has never touched an alcoholic drink in his life.

c. My father goes for a walk on Saturdays. (often)

My father often goes for a walk on Saturdays.

d. We go to the movie theatre. (occasionally)

We occasionally go to the movie theatre.

e. My brother is in America. He telephones us. (from time to time)

My brother is in America. He telephones us from time to time.

f. My mother gets up at five o’clock. (always)

My mother always gets up at five o’clock.

g. He does not like alcoholic drinks but takes some wine. (now and then)

He does not like alcoholic drinks but now and then takes some wine.

h. I drink my tea with milk. (generally)

Generally, I drink my tea with milk.

i. Have you been to Agra? (ever)

Have you ever been to Agra?

j. The restaurant hours vary as it is booked for special events. (frequently)

The restaurant hours vary frequently as it is booked for special events.