Adverbs of frequency. - Language worksheets - Free Printable

The task involves placing adverbs of frequency in the correct position within sentences. Adverbs of frequency typically describe how often an action occurs and are usually placed before the main verb (but after auxiliary verbs like "is," "are," "has," etc.). Here is the solution with explanations:

Solution:

1. He listens to the radio. (often)
- Correct placement: He often listens to the radio.
- Explanation: The adverb "often" describes how frequently he listens to the radio, so it goes before the main verb "listens."

2. They read a book. (sometimes)
- Correct placement: They sometimes read a book.
- Explanation: The adverb "sometimes" indicates that they read a book occasionally, so it goes before the main verb "read."

3. Pete gets angry. (never)
- Correct placement: Pete never gets angry.
- Explanation: The adverb "never" indicates that Pete does not get angry at all, so it goes before the main verb "gets."

4. Tom is very friendly. (usually)
- Correct placement: Tom is usually very friendly.
- Explanation: The adverb "usually" describes how often Tom is friendly, so it goes after the auxiliary verb "is" but before the adjective "very friendly."

5. I take sugar in my coffee. (sometimes)
- Correct placement: I sometimes take sugar in my coffee.
- Explanation: The adverb "sometimes" indicates that you add sugar to your coffee occasionally, so it goes before the main verb "take."

6. Ramon is hungry. (often)
- Correct placement: Ramon is often hungry.
- Explanation: The adverb "often" describes how frequently Ramon is hungry, so it goes after the auxiliary verb "is."

7. My grandmother goes for a walk in the evening. (always)
- Correct placement: My grandmother always goes for a walk in the evening.
- Explanation: The adverb "always" indicates that this is a regular habit, so it goes before the main verb "goes."

8. Walter helps his father in the kitchen. (usually)
- Correct placement: Walter usually helps his father in the kitchen.
- Explanation: The adverb "usually" describes how often Walter helps his father, so it goes before the main verb "helps."

9. They watch TV in the afternoon. (never)
- Correct placement: They never watch TV in the afternoon.
- Explanation: The adverb "never" indicates that they do not watch TV in the afternoon at all, so it goes before the main verb "watch."

10. Christine smokes after dinner. (seldom)
- Correct placement: Christine seldom smokes after dinner.
- Explanation: The adverb "seldom" indicates that Christine rarely smokes after dinner, so it goes before the main verb "smokes."

Final Answer:

1. He often listens to the radio.
2. They sometimes read a book.
3. Pete never gets angry.
4. Tom is usually very friendly.
5. I sometimes take sugar in my coffee.
6. Ramon is often hungry.
7. My grandmother always goes for a walk in the evening.
8. Walter usually helps his father in the kitchen.
9. They never watch TV in the afternoon.
10. Christine seldom smokes after dinner.

Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{He often listens to the radio.} \\
2. & \text{They sometimes read a book.} \\
3. & \text{Pete never gets angry.} \\
4. & \text{Tom is usually very friendly.} \\
5. & \text{I sometimes take sugar in my coffee.} \\
6. & \text{Ramon is often hungry.} \\
7. & \text{My grandmother always goes for a walk in the evening.} \\
8. & \text{Walter usually helps his father in the kitchen.} \\
9. & \text{They never watch TV in the afternoon.} \\
10. & \text{Christine seldom smokes after dinner.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]