1. Overview: Adverbs of Frequency tell us how often an action happens. Examples include: "sometimes," "often," "rarely," "never," and "always."
Time-related Frequency Adverbs indicate how regularly an action takes place over a specific period, such as "daily" "weekly" and "in the morning". They add more details to sentences about actions. We use them to give clear information about time and frequency.
2. Cases of Usage:
Case 1: To show specific times.
Example: I go to the office in the morning.
Case 2: To show days or dates.
Example: I visit my grandmother on Sundays.
Case 3: To show general times.
Example: I eat lunch at noon.
Case 4: To express frequency.
Example: I usually play soccer after work.
Case 5: To express habits.
Example: I sometimes watch TV in the evening.
3. Things to pay attention: Some adverbial phrases can change meaning based on context, like "sometimes" can mean a few times or regularly depending on the situation.
4. Additional Notes: Not all adverbial phrases of time and frequency are the same. Some phrases, like "in the morning," use "in" while others, like "on Sundays," use "on." It is important to remember which preposition to use. Example: We say "at night" but "in the winter."
Remember, we use:
- "in" for months and years
- "on" for days and dates
- "at" for precise times.
