01 ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY (PAGE 107)

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: (1) those with the idea of definite frequency, such as everyday, annually, twice week, etc (2) those with the idea of indefinite frequency, such as always, rarely, never, etc PATTERNS TO REMEMBER Definite frequency adverbs usually go at the beginning or end of the sentence or clause INCORRECT [The manager checks every day the production levels.] CORRECT The manager checks the production levels every day Indefinite frequency adverbs come after the verb be INCORRECT [He usually is very friendly.] CORRECT He is usually very friendly Indefinite frequency adverbs precede all other verbs, or, if the verb is preceded by an auxiliary, they go after the first auxiliary INCORRECT [This flight leaves always on time.] CORRECT This flight always leaves on time INCORRECT [I would have never said that to her.] CORRECT I would never have said that to her Be ware of the subtle differences in the meanings of the various adverbs INCORRECT [There is yet time to correct that error.] CORRECT There is still time to correct that error Certain indefinite frequency adverbs can go at the beginning or end of a sentence or clause These include: frequently, generally, occasionally, sometimes, and usually INCORRECT [Always I eat lunch in the office.] CORRECT Usually I eat lunch in the office 1.Ms Buta is … an accountant (A) ever (B) already (C) yet (D) often Mr Thomas … in his calculations (A) seldom has erred (B) has erred seldomly (C) has seldom erred (D) has seldomly erred Production levels have … been this high before (A) still (B) never (C) yet (D) every month If they … on an agenda, we must postpone the meeting (A) have yet agreed (B) still have not agreed (C) already are agreeing (D) occasionally agree Research and development funds are being reduced … because of budget cutbacks (A) every year (B) never (C) still (D) always … the right to limit quantities on all items (A) Daily reserve (B) Reserve often (C) Always reserve (D) Reserve generally While earning her degree, Ms Duthuit … (A) worked every summer (B) every summer was working (C) every summer worked working (D) was every summer She … her training course (A) hasn’t completed yet (B) hasn’t completed ever (C) hasn’t never completed (D) hasn’t yet completed Do not … without consulting us (A) invest never (B) still invest (C) ever invest (D) already invest 10 … he prefers to communicate by e-mail (A) Usually (B) Yet (C) Never (D) Ever THANK YOU .. .Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: (1) those with the idea of definite frequency, such as everyday, annually, twice week, etc (2) those with the idea of indefinite frequency, ... levels every day Indefinite frequency adverbs come after the verb be INCORRECT [He usually is very friendly.] CORRECT He is usually very friendly Indefinite frequency adverbs precede all other... ware of the subtle differences in the meanings of the various adverbs INCORRECT [There is yet time to correct that error.] CORRECT There is still time to correct that error Certain indefinite frequency