Grammar basics
Adverbs of frequency
An adverb of frequency tells you how often something happens, from always to never.
From always to never
| Adverb | How often? |
|---|---|
| always | 100% |
| usually | 90% |
| often | 70% |
| sometimes | 50% |
| rarely | 10% |
| never | 0% |
Where does it go?
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| Before the main verb | I always drink coffee. |
| After be (am, is, are) | I am always busy. |
| Phrases like every day go at the end | I practice English every day. |
Ask about frequency with How often…?: How often do you exercise?
Never is already negative
Don't use not with never. Say I never eat meat, not I don't never eat meat.
Usually
adverb/ˈjuːʒuəli/ไทยมักจะ, ปกติ
Almost always. It is what normally happens.
I usually wake up at 6 a.m.
Often
adverb/ˈɔːfən/ไทยบ่อย ๆ
Many times.
I often read tech blogs at night.
Sometimes
adverb/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ไทยบางครั้ง
Some of the time, but not always.
Sometimes I forget to save my files.
Rarely
adverb/ˈrerli/ไทยแทบจะไม่, นาน ๆ ครั้ง
Not often.
I rarely eat fast food.
Never
adverb/ˈnɛvər/ไทยไม่เคย
Not at any time.
I never give up.
Every day
phrase/ˈɛvri deɪ/ไทยทุกวัน
On each day. Put it at the end of the sentence.
I practice English every day.