ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: Adverbs of definite frequency, such as every day, annually, twice a week, etc., and Adverbs of indefinite frequency, such as always, rarely, never, etc STRATEGIES FOR ADVERB OF FREQUENCY ITEMS ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:  Are you sure of the position of the adverb? Is there a definite frequency adverb? If so, remember that they usually go at the beginning or the end of the sentence INCORRECT [Mr Escobar walks every day to work.] CORRECT Mr Escobar walks to work every day Ex: Mr Tien teaches listening skill twice a week Everyday I walk to work Are you sure of the position of the adverb? Is there an indefinite frequency adverb? If so, there are three possibilities to remember: the adverb goes after be (He is always busy.); the adverb goes before all other simple verbs (lie always eats lunch.); the adverb goes between the first auxiliary and the main verb in a complex verb form (He has always liked you.) INCORRECT [He always is working late.] CORRECT He is always working late Ex: Mr Tien is sometimes late for class Mr Tien often speaks in English (He has always liked you.)  Do you understand the finer meanings of the adverbs? Is the sentence logical? INCORRECT There is yet time before the seminar begins.] CORRECT There is still time before the seminar begins 1 Mr Lee is never sick and comes in on time (A) never (B) rarely (C) sometimes (D) every day The supervisor tries to be fair (A) always (B) usual (C) every day (D) ever Fair (to/on sb) (n) acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation: a fair wage/ price/ question The punishment was very fair 3 Our department has been this productive before (A) still (B) never (C) yet (D) lately Ms Carver late since she was promoted (A) has been rarely (B) has rarely been (C) rarely has been (D) rarely been Our boss gives all of the management team bonuses (A) never (B) always (C) still (D) annually We have pre-registered for the conference (A) yet (B) still (C) already (D) ever Mr Kim calls in the auditors (A) frequently (B) yet (C) timely (D) already The boss treats everybody to lunch (A) never (B) on occasion (C) rarely (D) normally On occasion(s) sometimes but not often Ex: He has been known on occasion to lose his temper 9 We’re waiting for a fax from the head office (A) already (B) yet (C) every day (D) still 10 The Sales Department holds a meeting (A) usually (B) already (C) weekly (D) always THANK YOU! .. .Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: Adverbs of definite frequency, such as every day, annually, twice a week, etc., and Adverbs of indefinite frequency, such... rarely, never, etc STRATEGIES FOR ADVERB OF FREQUENCY ITEMS ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:  Are you sure of the position of the adverb? Is there a definite frequency adverb? If so, remember that... teaches listening skill twice a week Everyday I walk to work Are you sure of the position of the adverb? Is there an indefinite frequency adverb? If so, there are three possibilities to remember: the