The most common frequency adverbs in English are: 100% of the
time about 90% of the time about 80% of the time about 70% of
the time about 50% of the time about 40% of the time about 20%
of the time about 10% of the time about 00% of the time Note:
The percentages here are rough estimates only. Frequency adverbs
can be placed at various points in the sentence, but are most
commonly used before the main verbs and after be verbs. I always
come to work on time. They are seldom home when we call. He's
usually eating breakfast at this time. She's never been to
Maine. A: Do you come here often? B: Yes. I'm here occasionally.
A: What do you usually do here? B: Sometimes I just sit and
ponder the meaning of life. Note: The adverbs seldom, rarely,
never and hardly ever are considered negative. A: Do you always
carry a briefcase? B: (Yes,) I usually do. No, I usually don't.
No, I rarely do. No, I hardly ever do. Other frequency adverbs
and expressions are as follows: Every other day/week Once a
week/month/year Twice a