Adverbs of Frequency

HOW OFTEN ?
When we want to say how often
something happens, it is common to
use frequency adverbs. It is possible
to use them when referring to the past,
present or future:
We often went camping when we were
children.
I usually go to the gym at lunchtime.
I will always love you.
The following list shows the most common
adverbs of frequency, with the one that refers to
things that happen most often at the top, and
least often at the bottom:
Always
Usually
Frequently Frequently
Often
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
Seldom
Hardly ever
Never
I always brush my teeth before I go to bed.
(=every night)
I usually have toast for breakfast.
(=happens most days) I frequently watch the news
before dinner. (=it's common)
I often go to the park with my dog. (=many times)
I sometimes see him down at the shops.
(=at particular occasions but not all the time) (=at particular occasions but not all the time)
I occasionally visit the capital.
(=not happening often or regularly)
I rarely smoke cigars. (=it is not common)
I seldom have a chance to go to the theatre.
(=almost never)
I hardly ever travel abroad. (=almost never)
I never work on the weekend.
(=not at any time or not on any occasion)
English Grammar - Adverbs of frequency
always, usually, regularly, normally, often, sometimes,
occasionally, rarely, seldom, never are adverbs of frequency.
The position of these adverbs is:before the full verb
I always get upat 6.45.
Peter can usually play football on Sundays.
Mandy has sometimes got lots of homework.
after am, are, is (to be)
Susan is never late. Susan is never late.
The adverbs often, usually, sometimes and occasionally can
go at the beginning of a sentence.
Sometimes I go swimming.
Often we surf the internet.
We read books occasionally.
The adverbs rarely and seldom can go at the end of the
sentence.
He eats fish very seldom.