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Adverbs of frequency express “how often” something takes place. In other words, it
explains the intensity of occurrence that an event happens. Adverbs of frequency are
usually in this form: Subject + Adverb + Verb

Adverb of Frequency How Often

Never 0%
Hardly Ever 10%
Rarely 20%
Seldom 30%
Occasionally 40%
Sometimes 50%
Often 60%
Frequently 70%
Usually 90%
Always 100%

In addition, adverbs like “daily”, “weekly”, “monthly” and “yearly” describe frequency.
But these adverbs of frequency answer “how often” in a more specific way.

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Identify the adverbs in the following sentences and circle the correct answer.

1. She sings well.

Sings is an adverb

Well is an adverb

2. The coffee is very hot.

The is an adverb

Very is an adverb

Hot is an adverb

3. Kiran is an extremely good dancer.

Extremely is an adverb

Good is an adverb

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Dancer is an adverb

4. It is too hot today.

Too is an adverb

Today is an adverb

Both of the above

5. She speaks all foreign languages fluently.

Speaks is an adverb

All is an adverb

Fluently is an adverb

6. The child is now happy.

Child is an adverb

Now is an adverb

Happy is an adverb

7. He learns his lessons very carefully.

Learns is a verb

His is an adverb

Very is an adverb

8. I visit my friend daily.

Visit is an adverb

My friend is an adverb

Daily is an adverb

9. I will return immediately.

Will is an adverb

Return is an adverb

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Immediately is an adverb

10. I hardly recognized my old friend.

Hardly is an adverb

My is an adverb
Old is an adverb

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Look and write story based on the pictures. You must include adverbs in your story.
Write between 180 and 200 words.

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