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Adverbs of Frequency – Test 1

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This A1 grammar test practises adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever and never. It covers what each adverb means, where it goes in a sentence with be and with other verbs, and how to use frequency in questions and negatives. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick classroom check or homework task.

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30
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25 min
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Part 1: Meaning of adverbs of frequency

Choose the adverb or sentence that matches the meaning.

  1. Mia drinks coffee every morning. She _____ drinks coffee in the morning.

  2. Tom doesn't eat meat. He _____ eats meat.

  3. Which adverb is closest in meaning to "always"?

  4. Which list goes from 100% to 0%?

  5. I usually walk to school, but _____ I take the bus when it rains.

  6. Kofi is never late. This means:

  7. Lena sometimes cooks dinner. This means:

  8. My brother _____ watches TV. He doesn't like it.

  9. It _____ snows in summer here. It's very hot.

  10. We have English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We _____ have English on Tuesday.

Part 2: Word order

Choose the correct word order or find the mistake.

  1. Choose the correct sentence.

  2. Choose the correct sentence.

  3. I _____ late for work.

  4. My parents _____ coffee after lunch.

  5. Find the mistake: Ben plays usually tennis on Fridays.

  6. Find the mistake: She never eat breakfast.

  7. Put the words in order: always / we / pizza / eat / on Fridays

  8. The bus _____ late in the morning.

  9. You _____ very kind to me.

  10. Choose the correct sentence.

Part 3: Questions, negatives and mixed review

Choose the correct question, answer or form.

  1. "_____ do you go swimming?" "Twice a week."

  2. "How often does Leo play the guitar?" Choose the best answer.

  3. Choose the correct question.

  4. _____ he usually late?

  5. She _____ drinks milk. She doesn't like it.

  6. Choose the correct sentence.

  7. Kenji _____ usually work on Saturdays.

  8. "Are you ever late for class?" "No, _____"

  9. Paula goes to the park every day from Monday to Saturday, but not on Sunday. She _____ goes to the park.

  10. Find the mistake: How often you go to the dentist?

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About this test

This A1 grammar test practises adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever and never. It covers what each adverb means, where it goes in a sentence with be and with other verbs, and how to use frequency in questions and negatives. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick classroom check or homework task.

Topics covered

Adverbs of frequencyMeaning and frequency scaleWord order with beWord order with main verbsHow often questionsNegatives and double negativesCommon learner errors

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  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
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Notes for teachers

Use Part 1 to check meaning, Part 2 to check word order, and Part 3 for questions, negatives and mixed practice. The test targets typical A1 errors: putting the adverb after a main verb (plays usually), before be (never am), double negatives (don't never), and missing the third-person -s. As a follow-up, learners can write five true sentences about their own week using different adverbs, or interview a partner with How often...? questions.