How often do you …? How often are you …?

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How often do you ?How often are you ?

• Adverbs of Frequency
• Kristi Reyes

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Adverbs of frequency
1 10 -- Rarely
10 25 -- Seldom
25 75 -- Sometimes
90 99 -- Usually
100 -- Always
0 -- Never
75 90 -- Often
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Placement of frequency words

• She comes to work on time. (usually)
• He works ten hours a day. (often)

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Placement of frequency words

• She is late (never).
• He is punctual. (always)

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Placement of frequency words

• They dont work on Fridays. (usually)
• She can work overtime. (always)

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Rules for placement

• Adverb of frequency action verb
• usually works
• always comes

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Rules for placement

• to be verb adverb of frequency
• is always
• are never

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Rules for placement

• Verb 1 adverb of frequency verb 2
• is rarely working
• has always been

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Lets Practice

• She gets up on time. (rarely)
• She is tired in the morning. (usually)
• Sara drives to school. (always)
• She is late for school. (often)
• Her friends are early for class. (usually)
• They stop and get coffee. (sometimes)
• They have arrived late. (never)

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Interview a Partner
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Writing

• How often do you work on the weekends?
• How often do you drink coffee in the morning?
• How often are you late for work or school?
• How often do you go to bed after midnight?
• How often do you practice English on the weekends?

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Any Questions?