Where do frequency adverbs (always, usually, often, sometimes, never) go?

With a main verb: They usually walk to school. · With be: He is usually happy. · With a helping verb: I will never forget this day.

Sentence structure: Word order details

Adjectives and adverbs have their own places in a sentence. Put them in the right place and the sentence sounds natural.

Bring the pieces together

Adjective before the noun
The adjective (a word that describes a noun) comes before the noun, just like Turkish. But “a” comes before the adjective: a red car.
Example: a red car
Example: The car is red.
More than one adjective
Adjective order: a lovely little old wooden box
Where do frequency adverbs (always, usually, often, sometimes, never) go?
With a main verb: They usually walk to school. · With be: He is usually happy. · With a helping verb: I will never forget this day.
Frequency adverbs in sentences
Before the main verb.
Example: I always brush my teeth before bed.
Example: We often eat pasta on Fridays.
“How” adverbs go at the end
Example: He runs fast.
Example: The baby is sleeping quietly.
Time: at the end or at the start
Example: We went to the museum last week.
Example: Last week, we went to the museum.
Tip
Quick trick for frequency adverbs: before the main verb, after be. I always walk. I am always ready.

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