Frequency adverbs show how often something happens. They are common in daily English. They help talk about routines and habits. This module uses always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never.

These adverbs go from 100 percent to 0 percent. They show a general idea, not an exact number. A speaker chooses one word to match how often an activity happens.

Word or Phrase	Definition
always	It means every time or almost every time.
usually	It means most times.
often	It means many times.
sometimes	It means on some days or at some times.
rarely	It means not many times.
never	It means at no time.

Frequency adverbs can be easy to see in short sentences. They often appear with simple present verbs. The adverb tells how often the action happens.

Word or Phrase	Definition
always	It can describe a routine that happens every day.
often	It can describe an activity that happens many times.
sometimes	It can describe an activity that happens on some days.

Frequency adverbs usually go before the main verb. This pattern is common with simple present actions and routines. The adverb comes after the subject and before the action verb.

Rule
Put the frequency adverb after the subject and before the main verb.
Use this place with action verbs in the simple present.
This pattern is common for routines and habits.

With the verb be, the frequency adverb usually goes after be. This is different from main verbs. The adverb still shows how often something is true.

Rule
Put the frequency adverb after am, is, or are.
Do not put the frequency adverb before the verb be in this pattern.
Use this place when be is the main verb in the sentence.

Frequency adverbs are very common with simple present routines and habits. They help describe repeated actions in daily life. They can talk about home, school, work, and free time.

Rule
Use frequency adverbs to describe repeated actions in daily life.
Use them with simple present sentences about habits.
Choose the adverb that matches how often the routine happens.

You can now understand common frequency adverbs in everyday sentences. You can choose an adverb to show how often something happens. You can also place it before a main verb and after the verb be. This helps you talk about routines and habits in simple present English.