Types of adverbs
- Manner (how): quickly, carefully.
- Time (when): yesterday, soon.
- Place (where): here, outside.
- Frequency (how often): always, often, never.
Position of frequency adverbs
- Before the main verb: She always smiles.
- After 'be': He is always late.
Key idea
Adverbs describe how, when, where and how often; frequency adverbs go before the main verb but after 'be'.
Remember
always, usually, often, sometimes, never show frequency.