Adverbs of Frequency Exercises PDFSet 2: Frequency Expressions & How Often
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I have ___ been to Australia.
a) everb) neverc) notd) no
2.How ___ do you go to the gym?
a) usuallyb) manyc) oftend) much
3.She goes swimming ___.
a) two weekb) twice a weekc) two time weekd) double a week
4.We don't ___ go to restaurants. We prefer cooking at home.
a) neverb) alwaysc) muchd) usually
5.___ I take a different route to work.
a) Sometimesb) Alwaysc) Neverd) Seldom
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.never
2.often
3.twice a week
4.usually
5.Sometimes
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Preview: Explanations
1."never"(b)
'Never' goes between the auxiliary verb 'have' and the past participle 'been': I have never been to Australia. Use 'never' (not 'not') as the frequency adverb in this position. 'Ever' is for questions.
2."often"(c)
'How often...?' is the standard question for asking about frequency. 'How usually', 'how many', and 'how much' are not used to ask about frequency of actions.
3."twice a week"(b)
Frequency expressions go at the end of the sentence. The correct pattern is 'twice a week' (not 'two week' or 'two time week'). For 1 = once, 2 = twice, 3+ = three times, etc.
4."usually"(d)
In negative sentences, use 'usually' or 'often' after 'don't': We don't usually go to restaurants. Avoid using 'never' with 'don't' — that creates a double negative. 'Much' is not a frequency adverb.
5."Sometimes"(a)
'Sometimes' can go at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis: Sometimes I take a different route. 'Always' and 'never' almost never appear at the start of a statement. 'Seldom' at the start requires inverted word order.
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