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1. Words such as usually, sometimes, always, and often are called "adverbs of frequency" in English, which are used to indicate the frequency of actions, but the degree is different. Generally speaking, it can be arranged by frequency:
always usually often sometimes seldom never
Second, the position of the adverb of frequency.
After the verb be. Such as: sheis
sometimes
verybusy.
She's busy at times.
After the first verb or modal verb. Such as: iwill
neverforget
thefirsttimei
metyou.
I will never forget the first time I met you.
Before the substantive verb. Such as:
weoften
gothere.
We go there a lot.
sometimes can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence, in the middle of a sentence, or at the end of a sentence, and often can also be placed at the end of a sentence. Such as:
sometimes
shewritestome.
She sometimes writes to me.
shewritestome
often.
She writes to me often. 3. Usage.
often, always, usually, etc. are usually used in conjunction with the simple present tense to indicate the action of being frequent or reversed. Such as:
itoften
rainshere
inapril.
It often rains here in April.
When used in conjunction with the continuous tense, the action is not emphasized, but rather the emotions such as admiration and boredom. Such as: HEIS
always
thinking
ofothers.
He was always thinking about others. (Admiration) Sheis
always
asking
sillyquestions.
She always asks stupid questions. (Boredom).
When asking questions about these adverbs of frequency, use how
often。Such as:
iwritetomy
brother
sometimes.
howoftendoyou
writeto
yourbrother?
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The answer is: according to the frequency of the adverb from most to smallest, is:
always--usually--often-sometimes-seldom--never
They are often used to indicate how often things are done, and they are used when asking questions.
howoften
Hand Translation Respect for Labor Welcome to Ask Questions Thank you
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Characteristics of frequency adverbs: frequency adverbs indicate the number of times an action occurs, such as ever, never, rarely, seldom, once, often, occasionally, constantly, frequently, usually, continually, always, etc.
Position of adverbs of frequency in negative sentences:
In negative sentences, some adverbs of frequency can be placed after or before the negative word not (e.g., usually, often), some adverbs of frequency must be placed after the negative word (e.g., always, constantly, continually, continuously, all of which have the meaning of "continuous"), and some adverbs of frequency must be placed before the negative word not (e.g., sometimes, frequently).
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Always, always.
usually usually.
often often.
Sometimes sometimes.
hardly hardly.
Never.
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The usage of the adverb of frequency is as follows:
1. The usage of the adverb of frequency at the beginning of the sentence.
1. Sometimes can often be used at the beginning of a sentence.
2. When often is used at the beginning of a sentence, it usually means emphasis, and it is generally preceded by quite, very modification.
3. Usually is sometimes used at the beginning of a sentence, and no modifier is used before it.
4. Always is generally not used at the beginning of a sentence, unless it is used in imperative sentences.
5. In the formal style, the adverb seldom and never, which express negative meaning, can be placed at the beginning of the sentence, but at this time, it should be followed by an inverted word order.
2. The usage of the adverb of frequency at the end of the sentence.
1. Sometimes can often be used at the end of sentences.
2. Often can sometimes be placed at the end of a sentence, but it usually has modifiers such as very, quite, fairly, more, so, etc. Note: Sometimes it can be without a modifier, but it is mainly seen in negative or interrogative sentences.
3. Usually is sometimes used at the end of a sentence, and no modifier is used before it.
4. Seldom is generally not used at the end of a sentence, unless it is preceded by only, very and other modifications.
5. Always is generally not used at the end of a sentence, but occasionally at the end of a sentence, at this time it does not express "always", but means "forever". In addition, it is sometimes used at the end of a sentence because the sentence is omitted.
The adverbs of frequency are, in order of frequency:
always,usually,often,sometimes,seldom,never。
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The frequency of the sub-file mountain words is as follows:
1、ever。
2、never。
3、rarely。
4、seldom。
5、once。
6、often。
7、occasionally。
8、 constantly。
9、 frequently。
Common frequency: The frequency of adverbs in the hall.
Common adverbs of frequency are listed in order of frequency as follows:
Always (always) (100%)> usually (usually) (80%)> often (often) (60%)> sometimes (sometimes) (20% 40%)> seldom, rare (rarely) (20%)> hardly (hardly) (5%)> never (never) (0%)
Adverbs do not have a comparative level.
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