Adverbs of Frequency in English | Grammar Lesson

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive explanation of adverbs of frequency, which describe how often actions occur. It covers a range of adverbs, from 100% frequency (always) to 0% (never). Examples include: 'I always wake up at 6 o'clock' for 'always', 'I usually come home after work' for 'usually', and 'I never listen to rock music' for 'never'. The video includes common adverbs like 'often', 'sometimes', 'occasionally', and 'rarely', with real-life examples to help viewers understand and use these adverbs in everyday conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 An adverb of frequency indicates how often an action occurs.
• 😀 100% frequency is represented by 'always,' e.g., 'I always wake up at 6 o'clock.'
• 😀 90% frequency is represented by 'usually,' e.g., 'I usually come home after work.'
• 😀 'Normally' is used for general frequency, indicating regular habits, e.g., 'I normally swim after school.'
• 😀 'Often' signifies a frequent occurrence, e.g., 'I often spend Christmas with friends.'
• 😀 'Sometimes' indicates occasional actions, e.g., 'I sometimes play tennis on the weekend.'
• 😀 'Occasionally' describes actions that happen from time to time, e.g., 'I occasionally eat Vietnamese food.'
• 😀 'Seldom' suggests infrequent actions, e.g., 'I seldom go to the library.'
• 😀 'Rarely' conveys even less frequency, e.g., 'I rarely listen to the radio.'
• 😀 0% frequency is expressed as 'never,' e.g., 'I never listen to rock music.'

Q & A

What is an adverb of frequency?

An adverb of frequency describes how often an action occurs.

What percentage indicates 'always' in adverbs of frequency?

100% indicates 'always' in adverbs of frequency.

What example is given for 'usually'?

The example given is 'I usually come home after work,' which represents a frequency of 90%.

What does the adverb 'normally' signify?

'Normally' indicates a frequency of around 80%, as in 'I normally swim after school.'

How often does the speaker claim to spend Christmas with friends?

The speaker claims to 'often' spend Christmas with friends, indicating a frequency of about 70%.

What does 'sometimes' indicate in terms of frequency?

'Sometimes' indicates a frequency of about 50%, as in 'I sometimes play tennis on the weekend.'

What does 'occasionally' mean in this context?

'Occasionally' indicates a lower frequency, around 30%, such as in the example 'I occasionally eat Vietnamese food.'

What is the meaning of 'seldom' in terms of frequency?

'Seldom' suggests a frequency of around 20%, as exemplified by 'I seldom go to the library.'

How does the speaker describe their listening habits with 'rarely'?

'Rarely' indicates a frequency of about 10%, shown in the example 'I rarely listen to the radio.'

What is the frequency indicated by 'never'?

'Never' indicates a frequency of 0%, as in 'I never listen to rock music.'