How often do always, usually, often, sometimes and never mean?

Always means every time without exception. Usually means most of the time but not every time. Often means many times but less than usually. Sometimes means on some occasions only. Never means not one single time. English learners often confuse usually and often, so remember this order from most to least: always, usually, often, sometimes, never.

Where do I put always, usually and never in a sentence?

Put the adverb before the main verb. Say she always drinks milk and they often play football, and put the adverb after the verb be, as in he is never late. Never put the adverb between the verb and its object. Say she helps always at home is wrong, and she always helps at home is right every time.

Does this adverbs of frequency test have answers?

Yes. All 50 questions in the five exercises show the right answer and a short, simple explanation when you check them. Nothing is hidden, the test is completely free, and you do not need to make an account before you start.

What is the difference between always, usually and sometimes?

Always means 100 percent of the time: I always brush my teeth. Usually means most days but not every day: I usually walk to school. Sometimes means on some days only: I sometimes swim on Sundays. Never means zero percent: I never smoke. The word you choose tells the reader exactly how often the action happens in your life.

Where does the adverb of frequency go in the sentence?

Put the adverb before the main verb: She always drinks milk. They often play football. Put it after the verb be: He is never late. They are usually tired. Time phrases like every day or on Sundays go at the end: We sometimes visit our grandmother on Sundays. This order never changes at A1 level.

Adverbs of Frequency – A1 Grammar Exercises (with Answers)

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How Often? Choosing Always, Usually and Never

1. I drink milk every morning. I ___ drink milk.
- A. usually
- B. always ✓
- C. never
- D. sometimes
Answer: always
Every morning means 100 percent, so the answer is always.
2. Which sentence is correct?
- A. She drinks always milk.
- B. Always she drinks milk.
- C. She drinks milk always.
- D. She always drinks milk. ✓
Answer: She always drinks milk.
The adverb goes before the main verb drinks.
3. He does not like tea. He ___ drinks tea.
- A. never ✓
- B. always
- C. usually
- D. sometimes
Answer: never
He does not like it, so zero times means never.
4. Which sentence is correct?
- A. He plays often football.
- B. He football often plays.
- C. He often plays football. ✓
- D. He plays football oftenly.
Answer: He often plays football.
Often goes before the main verb plays.
5. They eat rice with every meal. They ___ eat rice.
- A. sometimes
- B. always ✓
- C. never
- D. usually
Answer: always
Every meal means 100 percent, so the answer is always.
6. Which sentence is correct?
- A. She never is late.
- B. She is late never.
- C. Never she is late.
- D. She is never late. ✓
Answer: She is never late.
The adverb goes after the verb be.
7. He does not like coffee. He ___ drinks coffee.
- A. never ✓
- B. usually
- C. always
- D. often
Answer: never
He does not like it, so zero times means never.
8. They play chess twice a week. They ___ play chess.
- A. always
- B. never
- C. often ✓
- D. sometimes
Answer: often
Twice a week means many times, so the answer is often.
9. We go to the zoo only in spring. We ___ go there.
- A. always
- B. sometimes ✓
- C. never
- D. usually
Answer: sometimes
Only in spring means some occasions, so the answer is sometimes.
10. He arrives early every day. He is ___ on time.
- A. sometimes
- B. usually
- C. never
- D. always ✓
Answer: always
Every day means 100 percent, so the answer is always.

Frequency Adverbs in a Story: A Busy Week

Rami running in the park before school every morning for his usually healthy routine — Rami runs before school almost every day, so usually describes his routine.

1. Rami gets up at 6:30 every day. He _____ (usually) runs in the park before school.
Answer: usually
Usually goes before the main verb runs.
2. He loves breakfast. He _____ eats with his family.
- A. never
- B. always ✓
- C. sometimes
- D. often
Answer: always
He loves it, so every time means always.
3. He is _____ late for school.
Answer: never
Never goes after the verb be.
4. After school he _____ (often) plays football with his friends.
Answer:

Word Order: Putting Frequency Adverbs in Place

1. always / She / drinks / milk / morning / the / in
Answer: She always drinks milk in the morning.
Always goes before the main verb drinks.
2. is / never / late / He / school / for
Answer: He is never late for school.
Never goes after the verb be.
3. often / play / They / football / school / after
Answer: They often play football after school.
Often goes before the main verb play.
4. usually / gets / He / up / early
Answer: He usually gets up early.
Usually goes before the main verb gets.
5. are / sometimes / tired / They / night / at
Answer: They are sometimes tired at night.
Sometimes goes after the verb are.
6. always / brushes / She / teeth / her / night / at
Answer:

Weekend Plans: Talking About Routines

1. What do you ___ do on Saturdays?
- A. usually ✓
- B. usual
- C. usaly
- D. every Saturday
Answer: usually
Only the adverb fits before do.
2. I love football. I ___ play every day.
- A. never
- B. sometimes
- C. always ✓
- D. often
Answer: always
Every day means 100 percent: always.
3. He ___ trains with us after school.
- A. every day
- B. often ✓
- C. on Fridays
- D. at noon
Answer: often
Only often fits before the verb trains.
She does not like tea. She ___ drinks it.

From Every Day to Always: Rewriting with Frequency Adverbs

1. She drinks milk in the morning. (always)
Answer: She always drinks milk in the morning.
Always goes before the main verb drinks.
2. He is late for school. (never)
Answer: He is never late for school.
Never goes after the verb be.
3. They play football after school. (often)
Answer: They often play football after school.
Often goes before the main verb play.
4. She is tired at night. (usually)
Answer: She is usually tired at night.
Usually goes after the verb is.
5. We visit our grandmother on Sundays. (sometimes)
Answer: We sometimes visit our grandmother on Sundays.
Sometimes goes before the main verb visit.
6. He gets up at 7:00. (usually)
Answer:

Adverbs of Frequency – A1 Grammar Exercises with Answers

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