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ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

We use adverbs of frequency to tell us how often something happens. We use them to talk about habits and how often we do things in the present or have done them in the past.

Here are some common adverbs of frequency:

always, never, often, sometimes, usually, seldom/rarely, ever

Adverbs of frequency come after ‘be’ and other auxiliary verbs, but before the main verb.

He is always sleepy.

She sometimes takes walks in the evening.

Sometimes and usually can be put at the beginning of sentences.

Sometimes they watch movies late at night.

Usually he gets up early

Adverbs of frequency

• How often do you read? What types of books do you like to read?

• How often do you go out to eat on weekends?

• How often do you watch TV in the evening? What shows do you like?

• How often do you eat meat for dinner?

• How often do you stay up later than you should?

• How often do you go for walks? Where do you go?

• How often do you eat fast food for lunch?

• How often do you sing? What types of music do you sing?

• How often do you listen to classical music?

• How often do you go to the movies alone?

• How often do you go to the beach in summer?

• How often do you text?

• How often do you check your email?

• How often do you check social media platforms like Facebook?

• How often do you ride a bike to work or school?

• How often do you ask your friends for help?

• How often do you skip breakfast

AS … AS(EQUATIVES)

We use as … as to say that people or things are the same. We use not as…as to say that people or things are not the same.

We can use an adjective, adverb, or quantifier with (not) as … as.

Adjective: That car isn’t as expensive as this car.

Adverb: Jack eats as quickly as Susan.

Quantifier: Our company doesn’t have as many complaints as other companies.

Many idioms in English use as … as with an adjective.

She was as mad as a hornet.

*Considering that most books focus on using (not) as … as with adjectives, the following questions have been designed to elicit this structure with adjectives.*

As … as questions

• Are your parents as supportive as your friends?

• Are the Rolling Stones as well known as the Beatles?

• Are puzzles as fun as crosswords?

• Is modern art as beautiful as classical art?