English Grammar Guide


Adverbs of Frequency: Be vs Verbs


Usage - Adverbs of Frequency

  • How often ... ?

Grammar - Adverbs of Frequency

We put adverbs of frequency before verbs.

However, we put adverbs of frequency after the verb be.

  • ADVERB OF FREQUENCY + VERB
  • I often read in the evening.
  • BE + ADVERB OF FREQUENCY
  • I am always busy.

Examples - ADVERB OF FREQUENCY + VERB

SUBJ.ADVERBVERB...
Ialwaysplayon Saturdays.
Youusuallycomein the evening.
Henormallyknowsthe answer.
Sheoftenwalksin the morning.
Itsometimesrainsat night.
Werarelygoin March.
Theyhardly evermeetin the week.
Ineverleaveat 4 o'clock.

Examples - BE + ADVERB OF FREQUENCY

SUBJ.BEADVERB...
Iamalwaysat home on Sundays.
Youareusuallyearly.
Heisnormallyhappy.
Sheisofteninterested.
Itissometimescold.
Wearerarelylate.
Theyarehardly everavailable.
Iamneverbored.
Symbols & Abbreviations
ADV.Adverb
SUBJ.Subject

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