The frequency adverbs are
- always
- almost always
- generally
- frequently
- usually
- sometimes
- occasionally
- seldom
- rarely
- hardly ever
- not ever
- never
The frequently adverbs usually come after the verb be and before other verbs
- Timothy is always interested in languages .
- He sometimes finds native speakers to talk to.
We can put sometimes at the beginning of the sentences too.
- Sometimes he finds native speakers to talk to.
- Sometimes I go to my aunt restaurant.
seldom , rarely ,hardly ever , almost ,never have the same meaning
seldom , rarely are more formal
Generally , we use hardly ever and almost never in conversational English and informal writing
- Do you ever speak English with your parents ?
- No , I almost never do. or I hardly ever do .
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