An adverb of frequency explains how often something happened.
Here are some examples of adverbs of frequency:
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always |
constantly |
frequently |
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often |
rarely |
repeatedly |
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seldomly |
sometimes |
usually |
Here’s a diagram of how often things happen:
Adverbs of frequency can go anywhere in a sentence. The placement of the adverb does not affect the general meaning of the sentence.
For example:
However, the adverbs of frequency always, ever and never, shouldn’t be placed at the beginning of a sentence.
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Adequate use of always, ever and never |
Improper use of always, ever and never |
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Margaret is always hungry. |
Always is Margaret hungry. |
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This is the best day ever! |
Ever this is the best day! |
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She could never swim fast. |
Never could she swim fast. |
Margaret, the character used in the examples, was inspired by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood. To learn more about her extraordinary life and work, visit this website.