Adverbs of Frequency:

The most common frequency adverbs in English are (% is a rough estimate only): Always Frequently Usually Often Sometimes Occasionally Seldom Rarely Never 100% of the time about 90% of the time about 80% of the time about 70% of the time about 50% of the time about 40% of the time about 20% of the time about 10% of the time about 00% of the time

Frequency adverbs can be placed at various points in the sentence, but are most commonly used before the main verbs and after be verbs. I always come to work on time. They are seldom home when we call. He usually eats breakfast at 8am. She never goes to the beach. A: Do you come here often? B: Yes. I'm here occasionally. A: What do you usually do here? B: Sometimes I just sit and think about life. Note: The adverbs seldom, rarely, never and hardly ever are considered negative. A: Do you always carry a briefcase? B: (Yes,) I usually do. No, I usually don't. No, I rarely do. No, I hardly ever do. Other frequency adverbs and expressions are as follows: Every day/week/month Every other day/week Once a week/month/year Twice a year/day, etc. (Every) once in a while Every so often These expressions are used at the beginning and end of sentences, not before main verbs. Every once in a while I visit my grandmother in Minnesota. I visit my grandmother in Minnesota every once in a while. I every once in a while visit my grandmother in Minnesota. (Incorrect) Regularly Traditionally (according to schedule) (commonly in the past)

These words can come at various points in the sentence. I regularly floss my teeth. I floss my teeth regularly. I normally get up around 6 o'clock. Normally, I get up around 6 o'clock.