Present Simple: Adverbs of Frequency and Time Expressions

• We use adverbs of frequency to say how often we do an activity. We also use time expressions to show the exact time or day of our routines.
• Adverb / Expression
• Position in Sentence
• Example
• always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
• Before the main verb
• I usually log in at 9 AM.
• always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
• After the verb 'to be'
• He is always late for the meeting.
• every day, every week, on Mondays, in the morning
• At the end of the sentence
• We have a daily stand-up every day.
• Remember
• Adverbs of frequency go before most verbs (e.g., 'usually work', 'never check').
• Adverbs of frequency go after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'is often', 'are rarely').
• Time expressions like 'every morning', 'on weekdays', or 'at night' go at the end of the sentence.
• Examples
• We always focus on our tasks during the day.
• Brittany is rarely tired during the morning stand-up.
• The developers work overtime on Tuesdays.
• Common mistakes
• I check always my emails in the morning.
• I always check my emails in the morning.
• She works from home never.
• She never works from home.

Complete the sentences

• He (be never) ____ late for the daily stand-up.
• They (work usually) ____ from home on Fridays.
• The tester (check often) ____ the calendar for updates.
• I (log off always) ____ at 6 PM.
• We (have sometimes) ____ meetings in the afternoon.
• She (write rarely) ____ frontend code.

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