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Work & Routines

The Office & Workplace

Describe how often things happen using adverbs of frequency
Talk about job responsibilities and workplace habits
Place adverbs of frequency correctly in a sentence

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Grammar

Adverbs of frequency

Adverbs of frequency say how often something happens: always (100%), usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never (0%). Place them before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'. In questions: How often do you...?

I usually check my emails as soon as I arrive at the office.

She is always on time for meetings.

We rarely work on Saturdays unless there is an emergency.

How often do you travel for work?

Exercises · type, then check

1. Rewrite each sentence by placing the adverb of frequency in the correct position.

1.I am tired on Monday mornings. (always)

2.She checks her messages before bed. (usually)

3.They are late for team meetings. (never)

4.He travels to the head office. (sometimes)

5.We work overtime during the busy season. (often)

2. Match each adverb to the correct percentage of frequency.

1.always

2.usually

3.sometimes

4.rarely

5.never

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Reading

Working From Home

Since last year, my company has allowed us to work from home three days a week. I usually start work at eight thirty and always make coffee before I open my laptop. I often have a video call with my team in the morning. I sometimes find it harder to concentrate at home than in the office. I rarely miss deadlines and I always try to finish early on Fridays. My manager sometimes checks in to see how projects are going. Overall, I think remote work usually suits people who are organised and disciplined.

1. When does the writer usually start work?

2. What does the writer find sometimes harder at home?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1Tell your partner about your work or study routine using at least five adverbs of frequency.

2Ask your partner: 'How often do you check your phone during work or class?' and 'Do you always meet your deadlines?'

Writing

Write 4–6 sentences about your work or study habits. Use adverbs of frequency and work vocabulary.

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