ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY & MANNER (A2 Grammar)

Frequency adverbs = how often. Manner adverbs = how we do something (usually end in -ly).

Quick tip: Frequency: before verb, after BE. Manner: usually end of sentence. Some (fast, hard) don't add -ly!

Frequency adverbs (how often)

Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never - position before main verb.

• I always eat breakfast.
• She usually arrives on time.
• We often go to the cinema.
• He never drinks coffee.

Position: before main verb, after BE

Frequency adverbs go before main verbs but AFTER the verb BE.

• I always wake up early. (before verb)
• She is always happy. (after BE)
• They usually work late. (before verb)
• He is never late. (after BE)

Manner adverbs (adjective + -ly)

Describe HOW we do something. Usually made from adjective + -ly.

• She speaks quietly. (quiet + ly)
• He runs quickly. (quick + ly)
• Drive carefully! (careful + ly)
• They work hard. (irregular - no -ly)

Common mistakes

• Not "She speaks English good" — say "She speaks English well". Good = adjective. Well = adverb..
• Not "He is always late never" — say "He is never late". Adverb after BE.

Practise it

How often? = frequency adverb. How? = manner adverb. Check position with BE verb!