Adverbs of Frequency Exercises – Grammar Practice and Examples

These exercises help you practice adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, often, sometimes, and never. Using these adverbs correctly lets you clearly communicate how often something happens. Improve your English grammar and enhance your sentences through practical examples.
Updated September 2025

What Are Adverbs of Frequency?

Adverbs of frequency are words we use to describe how often something happens. They tell us the frequency or regularity of an action, event, or behavior.

Common Adverbs of Frequency

Adverb Frequency Example
Always 100% of the time She always eats breakfast.
Usually About 90% of the time They usually walk to school.
Often About 70% of the time He often plays tennis.
Sometimes About 50% of the time I sometimes watch movies at night.
Rarely About 20% of the time We rarely eat out.
Never 0% of the time He never drinks coffee.

How to Use Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency usually come before the main verb, but after the verb "to be":

  • I often go to the gym.
  • She rarely travels abroad.
  • They are usually happy.

Examples in Sentences

  • He always arrives on time.
  • We sometimes watch TV together.
  • Anna never eats meat.

Quick Tips to Remember

  • Always, usually, and often express higher frequency.
  • Sometimes and rarely express lower frequency.
  • Never indicates an action doesn't happen at all.
  • Place these adverbs before most verbs, but after the verb to be.
Exercises
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Choose the correct option to complete the Adverbs of Frequency Exercises – Grammar Practice and Examples below.
1

He ______ misses his train to work.

a.
always
b.
rarely
c.
tomorrow
2

She ______ wears her red dress to parties.

a.
never
b.
soon
c.
often
3

We ______ eat breakfast at the cafe.

a.
sometimes
b.
earlier
c.
never
4

How ______ do you call your parents?

a.
much
b.
long
c.
often
5

I ______ forget to take my umbrella.

a.
always
b.
sometimes
c.
never
6

They ______ see each other on weekends.

a.
never
b.
usually
c.
yesterday
7

He ______ drinks tea; he prefers coffee.

a.
often
b.
always
c.
rarely
8

She ______ forgets her keys at home.

a.
sometimes
b.
every day
c.
never
9

We ______ go to the movies on Fridays.

a.
sometimes
b.
never
c.
always
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