Adverbs of Frequency – Grammar Notes

We use adverbs of frequency to show how often we do something.

1. I always have coffee in the morning.
2. I usually eat dinner at home.
3. I sometimes eat at restaurants.
4. I never drink alcohol.

Adverbs of frequency and relative strength.

1. Always (100%)
2. Almost always
3. Usually
4. Often
5. Sometimes
6. Hardly ever / Rarely
7. Almost never
8. Never (0%)

Adverbs of frequency can be used immediately in front of the verb.

1. Junko almost always paints in the evening.
2. She usually gets to work early.
3. We hardly ever rent movies.
4. I never stay out late.

Read the dialog and look for the Adverbs of Frequency

Daniel: So Hana, tell me, do you cook often?

Hana: Yes, I always cook. How about you?

Daniel: Well, I don’t really cook that often. I’m really busy during the week. I usually just get takeout. But on the weekends, I often cook.

Hana: Do you ever eat out?

Daniel: Only occasionally because I don’t really have the time. What about you?

Hana: Well, I hardly ever go out to eat.

Daniel: Do you ever get takeout?

Hana: No, I never do. I prefer to cook. Daniel, do you ever have friends over for dinner?

Daniel: I do sometimes but rarely. I’m not a great cook.

Hana: Well, I like to cook and like having friends over for dinner. Do you want to come to my apartment for dinner tonight? 

Daniel: Wow! Sure, I’d love to!

Source: https://www.elllo.org/english/grammar/L2-05-DanielHana-Cooking-Adverbs-Frequency.htm