Present Simple: Adverbs of Frequency and Time Expressions

• We use adverbs of frequency and time expressions with the present simple to talk about how often drivers do things on the road. They usually go before the main verb, but after the verb 'to be'.
• Frequency / Time
• Position in Sentence
• Example
• Always
• Before main verb
• Ryan always sleeps in the truck.
• Usually
• Before main verb
• Brittany usually calls drivers at noon.
• Once a week
• At the end of the sentence
• Kevin visits a truck stop once a week.
• Every two weeks
• At the end of the sentence
• Sarah gets home time every two weeks.
• Remember
• Place adverbs like 'always' and 'usually' before the main verb.
• Place time expressions like 'once a week' or 'every two weeks' at the end of the sentence.
• With the verb 'to be', put the adverb after the verb.
• Use time expressions to show exact regular routines in US logistics.
• Examples
• Mark is always on time for his loads in Chicago.
• Local drivers usually park at the Dallas yard every evening.
• She stays out on the road for weeks at a time.
• Do you get home time once a month?
• Common mistakes
• Logan always is tired after a long trip.
• Logan is always tired after a long trip.
• They every week clean the sleeper cab.
• They clean the sleeper cab every week.

Complete the sentences

• Mark (always) ____ checks his tires before leaving Seattle.
• Our drivers (usually) ____ sleep in the truck near Denver.
• Jessica visits her family (once a week) ____ during her regional runs.
• Tom gets home time (every two weeks) ____ from his dispatchers in Phoenix.
• The Boston team (always) ____ calls the broker in the morning.
• Drivers in Texas (usually) ____ park at the big truck stop in Houston.

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