Adjectives of frequency with examples: Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does 100% indicate in terms of frequency?
Always/Constantly
Indicates actions or situations that happen without exception.
What is an example of an action that happens 100% of the time?
I always have my coffee with almond milk.
Example of an action that occurs without exception.
What does 90% indicate in terms of frequency?
Usually/Regularly
Refers to actions or routines occurring most of the time.
What is an example of an action that happens 90% of the time?
I usually take the bus to go to school.
Example of a routine that occurs most of the time.
What does 80% indicate in terms of frequency?
Normally/Generally
Describes typical or expected behavior or habits.
What is an example of an action that happens 80% of the time?
I normally wear sandals instead of sneakers in summer.
Example of typical behavior.
What does 70% indicate in terms of frequency?
Often/Frequently
Highlights actions that happen many times but not always.
What is an example of an action that happens 70% of the time?
As a child, I often spent Saturday mornings at the library.
Example of frequent behavior.
What does 40-50% indicate in terms of frequency?
Sometimes
Refers to occasional actions or events that occur without a predictable pattern.
What is an example of an action that happens 40-50% of the time?
Sometimes, I go for a walk by the lake on weekends.
Example of occasional behavior.
What does 15-20% indicate in terms of frequency?
Occasionally/Once in a While/Every Now and Then
Describes sporadic actions or events.
What is an example of an action that happens 15-20% of the time?
Occasionally, I take a walk along the river when the weather is nice.
Example of sporadic behavior.
What does 5% indicate in terms of frequency?
Seldom/Rarely/Hardly Ever/Infrequently
Indicates rare or infrequent occurrences.
What is an example of an action that happens 5% of the time?
Astronomers very rarely observe a supernova directly.
Example of rare occurrence.
What does 0% indicate in terms of frequency?
Never
Denotes absolute negation, meaning the action or event does not occur at all.
What is an example of an action that happens 0% of the time?
Without my glasses, I never drive my car.
Example of absolute negation.