Adverbs of frequency

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

These adverbs say how often something happens.

POSITION

INDEFINITE FREQUENCY

always - usually - normally - often - frequently - sometimes - occasionally - rarely - seldom - never

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ADVERB OF INDEFINITE FREQUENCY+ VERB

We usually go to the gym in the evening.

am/are/is/was/were + ADVERB OF INDEFINITE FREQUENCY

I am seldom late for work.

AUXILIARY VERB + ADVERB OF INDEFINITE FREQUENCY

I have never seen a bat.

Usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes and occasionally can also go at the beginning or end of a clause.

Usually I get up early.

Always, rarely, seldom and never cannot normally go in these positions.

Always I get up early.

DEFINITE FREQUENCY

These adverbs go in end position.

She has a new hair style every week.

SWAN, Michael. 1998. Practical English Usage. 2^nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.