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In the above sentences, the words never, always and some� mes tell us how o� en or
how frequently the ac� ons take place. Hence, they are adverbs of frequency.

The words once, usually, rarely and regularly are some examples of adverbs of
frequency.

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We mostly use adverbs of frequency before the main verbs.
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When a verb is more than a word long, we use an adverb of frequency after the helping verb.
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Practice Time 4

Underline the adverbs of frequency in the following sentences.

1. Barking dogs seldom bite.

2. The girls always reach school on � me.

3. I never fi ght with my friends.
4. Sonia always eats salad in her meal.

5. My mother some� mes tells stories.

6. He o� en plays carrom with his brother.
7. You are never worried about me.

8. Tinku usually sings.

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Activity Time

Frame sentences using the following words as adjec� ves and adverbs.

Adjec� ve : _________________________________________
happy
Adverb : _________________________________________

Adjec� ve : _________________________________________
slow
Adverb : _________________________________________

Adjec� ve : _________________________________________ Adverbs
angry
Adverb : _________________________________________

Adjec� ve : _________________________________________
smart
Adverb : _________________________________________

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