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Adverbs of frequency: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Adverbs of frequency.

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Question 1

1 mark

Read the dialogue and choose the correct adverb of frequency to complete the sentence:

Mary: Do you ever go to the library on Sundays?
John: No, the library is closed on Sundays, so I _______ go there on that day.

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following sentences shows the CORRECT word order for an adverb of frequency?

Question 3

1 mark

Complete the sentence using the correct grammatical structure:
_______ does he arrive at school on time because he lives very far away.

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following adverbs of frequency best fits the blank?
I _______ brush my teeth twice a day because dental hygiene is very important to me.

Question 5

1 mark

Select the sentence with the correct word order for the adverb of frequency:

Question 6

2 marks

Rewrite the following sentence by placing the adverb of frequency in the correct position: "I am late for school. (always)"

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Question 7

5 marks

Rewrite the following sentence by inserting the adverbs "rarely" and "carelessly" into their most natural positions: "He completes his homework assignments."

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Question 8

3 marks

Insert the adverb of frequency provided in brackets into the correct position in each of the following sentences:

(a) We go to the cinema on Saturdays. (often)
(b) She is late for her piano lessons. (rarely)
(c) Have you visited the science museum? (ever)

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Question 9

6 marks

Analyze the data in the following table regarding two students' study habits and answer the questions using adverbs of frequency and adverbs of manner.

Student A:
- Homework completion: 5 out of 7 days
- Typing speed: 30 words per minute (many mistakes)
Student B:
- Homework completion: 7 out of 7 days
- Typing speed: 60 words per minute (no mistakes)

(a) Compare their homework habits using adverbs like usually and always.
(b) Compare their typing skills using comparative adverbs of manner (e.g., more accurately).
(c) Based on the data, which student works more effectively? Justify your answer using at least one adverb.

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