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The most common frequency adverbs in English are:
AlwaysFrequentlyUsuallyOftenSometimesOccasionallySeldomRarelyNever | | 100% of the timeabout 90% of the timeabout 80% of the timeabout 70% of thetimeabout 50% of the timeabout 40% of the timeabout 20% of the timeabout 10% of the timeabout 00% of the time |

Note: The percentages here are rough estimates only.
Frequency adverbs can beplaced at various points in the sentence, but are most commonly used before the main verbs and after be verbs.
I always come to work on time.
They are seldom home when we call.
He's usually eatingbreakfast at this time.
She's never been to Maine.
A: Do you come here often?
B: Yes. I'm here occasionally.
A: What do you usually do here?
B: Sometimes I just sit and ponder the meaning of life.Note: The adverbs seldom, rarely, never and hardly ever are considered negative.
A: Do you always carry a briefcase?
B: (Yes,) I usually do.No, I usually don't.No, I rarely do.No, I hardly everdo.Other frequency adverbs and expressions are as follows:Every day/week/monthEvery other day/weekOnce a week/month/yearTwice a year/day, etc.(Every) once in a whileEvery so oftenThese expressions areused at the beginning and end of sentences, not before main verbs.Every once in a while I visit my grandmother in Minnesota.I visit my grandmother in Minnesota every once in a while.I every once in awhile visit my grandmother in Minnesota. (Incorrect) RegularlyNormallyTraditionally | | (according to schedule)(commonly nowadays)(commonly in the past) |
These words can come at various points inthe sentence.I regularly floss my teeth.I floss my teeth regularly.Traditionally, that was considered child's play.I normally get up around 6 o'clock.Normally, I get up around 6 o'clock. |
See also:Common Adverbs
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