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Understanding Adverbs of Frequency

The document explains adverbs of frequency in English, which describe how often actions occur, including terms like always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never. It provides sentence patterns for affirmative, interrogative, and yes/no questions using these adverbs, along with examples for clarity. The structure for forming sentences with adverbs of frequency is outlined, emphasizing the subject-verb-object format.

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Understanding Adverbs of Frequency

The document explains adverbs of frequency in English, which describe how often actions occur, including terms like always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never. It provides sentence patterns for affirmative, interrogative, and yes/no questions using these adverbs, along with examples for clarity. The structure for forming sentences with adverbs of frequency is outlined, emphasizing the subject-verb-object format.

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EXPRESS FREQUENCY

Express frequency : An adverb of frequency describes how often an action happens. There are six
main adverbs of frequency that we use in English: always, usually (or normally), often,
sometimes, rarely, and never. ( sebuah kata atau frasa yang mengekspresikan seberapa sering kegiatan
tersebut dilakukan oleh seseorang).

Pattern:

Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement

Examples:

1. Jojo always plays basketball with his friends after school.


Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement
Jojo always plays basketball with his friends after school.

2. Rita usually skates with her friends on holidays.


Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement
Rita usually skates with her friends on holiday.

3. Ben and Ema often go for lunch together.


Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement
Ben and Ema often go for lunch together.

4. Anisa sometimes cooks with her mother in the morning.


Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement
Anisa sometimes cooks with her mother in the morning.

5. James rarely goes to the cinema in the summer.


Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement
James rarely goes to the cinema in the summer.

6. Jessica never plays the guitar.


Subject + adverb of frequency + verb 1 + object/complement
Jessica never plays the guitar.

Interrogative sentences
Pattern
What do/does + usually + adverb of frequency + do + complement?
Examples:

1. What does Jojo always do after school?


Jojo always plays basketball with his friends after school.

2. What does Rita usually do with her friends on holiday?


Rita usually skates with her friends on holiday.

3. What do you often do after school?


I often play badminton after school.

Yes/No question

Pattern

Do/Does + subject + adverb of frequency + object/complement?

Jawaban positif

 Yes, I do.
 Yes, they do.
 Yes, he does.
 Yes, she does.

Jawaban negatif

 No, I don’t.
 No, they don’t.
 No, he doesn’t.
 No, she doesn’t.

Examples:

1. Do you often play badminton after school?

 Yes, I do.
 No, I don’t

2. Does Rita usually skates with her friends on holiday?


 Yes, She does.
 No, she doesn’t

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