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Adverbs of Frequency
An adverb of frequency shows the frequency of a verb. It tells how often or how
frequently an action takes place.
Read the following sentences.
He has called you twice. (has called how often? – twice)
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I always pray to the God. (pray how often? – always)
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Adverbs of frequency are usually placed before the main verbs.
Some other adverbs of frequency are once, never, often, daily, many times, thrice,
sometimes, rarely, seldom, regularly, etc.
Practice Time 1
A. Underline the adverbs of manner and state the verb they modify in each sentence.
1. The girls solved the sums correctly. _____________________
2. He was driving carefully. _____________________
3. The plane landed safely. _____________________
4. Diksha played the guitar skilfully. _____________________
5. She was honoured recently. _____________________
B. Fill in the blanks with the adverbs of place given in the help box.
out in there here outside
1. The boys are playing ________________.
2. Ah, ________________ they are!
3. Come ________________ and show me your
notebook.
Adverbs 4. I was ________________ when the accident happened.
5. Harish went ________________ to welcome his guests.
C. Underline the adverbs of time and state the verb they modify in each sentence.
_________________
1. I met an old man yesterday.
2. My mother goes to the temple every day. _________________
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