Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 6 72 Grammar tip: Adverbs of frequency To talk about routines and how often you do something, adverbs of frequency are used. Depending on how often you do something, a different adverb is used. Study the adverbs and examples below. (0%) (5%) (10%) (25%) (70%) (90%) (100%) Never rarely occasionally sometimes often usually always Question: How often do you _____(verb)_______. Answer: I _( adverb of frequency)___ ___(verb)______. Examples: How often do you go to the gym? I rarely go to the gym. How often do you wake up early? I often wake up early. How often do you eat breakfast? I never eat breakfast. Listening Practice: Chapter 6 Activity 3 Listen to the person describing how often they do their hobbies. Write the missing adverbs of frequency as you hear them. In my free time, I ___________________________ like to relax and do activities outdoors. On the weekends, I ______________________________________________ take a walk or ride my bike. I ______________________________ go hiking in the mountains. I ____________________ go to the gym, but I ________________________________ lift weights and do exercises at home. My routine is different on weekdays. After I go to work, I ________________ cook dinner and read on the couch. I ______________________________ watch TV and use the internet, but I _______________________ watch movies. My routine stays the same most weeks.