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Adverbs of Frequency Sentence Placement

Use these adverbs to tell how often something occurs or did occur

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Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens/is the case, happened/was the case, will happen/will be the case, etc.

There are lots of them. Here are some examples:

• always - Peter is always getting into trouble.
• usually - They usually get their work done on time.
• frequently - My sister frequently goes shopping in Seattle.
• rarely - They rarely ask questions about the homework.

Most Common Adverbs of Frequency

The most common adverbs of frequency in English in order from most often to least often:

• always - He always does his homework.
• usually - They usually complete the work on time.
• often - I often watch movies online.
• sometimes - Jack sometimes comes over for dinner. 
• occasionally - She occasionally asks a question.
• rarely - They rarely have any homework.
• never - I never complain at work. 

Where Do They Appear in the Sentence?

Word order can be confusing with adverbs of frequency. Here are different rules for placement in sentences.

1. In a Sentence With One Verb

If the sentence has one verb in it (e.g. no auxiliary verb) we usually put the adverb in the middle of the sentence, i.e. after the subject and before the verb:

subject / adverb / verb / predicate

• Tom usually goes to work by car.
• Mary often asks me for help. 

2. Usually After the Verb "Be"

The adverb usually comes after the verb "be":

subject / verb / adverb / predicate

• Tom is often late.
• Anne isn't usually sick.
• Peter isn't always right.

This is not the case if we put the adverb at the beginning or end of the sentence for emphasis .

This rule also does not apply to short answers:

• Is she usually on time?
• Tell her not to be late.
• Yes, she usually is.
• She never is.

The rule is broken in other cases too, e.g.

Conversation 1

• Speaker A: What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at school?
• Speaker B: I normally am at school at this time, but my teacher is ill. 

Conversation 2

• Speaker A: You're late again!
• Speaker B: usually am late on Mondays because the traffic is so bad.

Conversation 3

• Speaker A: Tom is late again!
• Speaker B: Tom usually is late. 

3. In a Sentence With More Than One Verb

If the sentence has more than one verb in it (e.g. auxiliary verb ) we usually put the adverb after the first part of the verb:

subject / helping verb or modal / adverb / main verb / predicate

• I can never remember his name.
• Anne doesn't usually smoke.
• The children have often complained about the playground facilities.

In sentences with "have to" the adverb is in position A:

subject / adverb / have to / main verb / predicate

• We often have to wait for the bus.
• She never has to do any housework.
• They sometimes have to stay after class. 

4. When Using for Emphasis

For emphasis, we can put the adverb at the beginning or end of the sentence.

At the end is unusual - we usually only put it there when we have forgotten to put it in earlier.

adverb / subject / main verb / predicate

• Sometimes we go to school by bus.
• Often he waits for her after class.
• Usually, Peter arrives early for work.

subject / main verb / predicate / adverb

• We go to school by bus sometimes.
• They like to watch TV often.
• Jennifer buys a new car rarely.

Exceptions:

"Always" can't go at the beginning or end of the sentence.

"Never", "seldom", "rarely" can't go at the end of a sentence. They only go at the beginning of a sentence in "polemic statements". Then they have to be followed by the word order for questions:

• Never has there been a better time to overcome our differences.
• Rarely do we have an opportunity like this.
• Seldom had the orchestra given a worse performance. 

5. In Question Form

When using adverbs of frequency in the question form, put the adverb before the main verb.

auxiliary verb / subject / adverb / main verb / predicate

• Do you often go to the cinema?
• Did he sometimes leave the classroom?
• Do they usually come late to class?

"Never", "seldom", "rarely" and other adverbs of frequency with a negative sense are not usually used in the question form.

6. In the Negative Form

When using adverbs of frequency in the negative form, put the adverb before the main verb.

subject / helping verb / adverb / main verb / predicate

• They don't often go to the cinema.
• She doesn't usually wait for an answer.
• Peter doesn't normally want to come with us. 

"Never", "seldom", "rarely" and other adverbs of frequency with a negative sense are not usually used in the negative form.

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1. He (correct, correctly) defined the terms. The answer sounded (correctly, correct).

2. She (quickly, quick) adjusted the fees. She adapted (quick, quickly) to any situation.

3. He measured the floor (exact, exactly). They proved to be (perfectly, perfect) (exact, exactly) measurements.

4. The stillness of the tomb was (awfully, awful). The tomb was (awfully, awful) still.

5. It was a (dangerously, dangerous) lake to swim in. The man was (dangerous, dangerously) drunk. The gas smelled (dangerously,dangerous).

6. She performed (magnificent, magnificently). It was a (magnificent, magnificently) beautiful performance.

7. Her voice sounds (beautifully, beautiful). She sang the song (exact, exactly) as it was written. We heard it (perfectly, perfect).

8. He was a very (sensibly, sensible) person. He acted very (sensible, sensibly).

9. Mike wrote too (slow, slowly) on the exam. He always writes (slow, slowly).

10. Talk (softly, soft) or don't talk at all. The music played (softly, soft).

11. Andrea knows the material very (good, well). She always treats us (good, well).

12. You must send payments (regular, regularly). We deal on a (strictly, strict) cash basis.

13. The mechanic's tools were (well, good). The foreman said that his work was (good, well) done.

14. She worked (careful, carefully) with the sick child. She was a very (careful, carefully) worker.

15. He did not pass the course as (easy, easily) as he thought he would.

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• Jane works hard/hardly. Jane works hard

• He is a very nice/nicely man. He is a very nice man.

• The sun is shining bright / brightly. The sun is shining brightly.
• Smoking is bad / badly for your health. Smoking is bad for your health.
• She behaves very well / good. She behaves very well

• The chair is comfortably / comfortable. The chair is comfortable.

• He always does his homework careful / carefully. He always does his homework carefully.
• This apple is very softly / soft This apple is very soft

• Her sister plays the violin beautifully / beautiful Her sister plays the violin beautifully.
• adjective: FAST adverb: fastly or fast? Fast
• adjective : GOOD adverb: good / goodly / well Well
• He learns new things ......................... He is a ........................... learner. (quick / quickly) He learns new things quickly. He is a quick learner.

• (GOOD / WELL) She is a ..................... tennis player. She plays tennis very ............................. She is a good tennis player. She plays tennis very well.
• Pigs eat .................... Pigs are very ........................ (NOISILY / NOISY) Pigs eat noisily. Pigs are very noisy.

• Please open the box......................... (careful / carefully) Please open the box carefully.
• We must study.......................to pass the test. (hard / hardly) We must study hardly to pass the test.

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"he always does" vs "he always do"

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

• he always does

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

• He always does his homework before dinner.
• He always does a great job on his projects.
• He always does what he promises.
• He always does his best in every situation.
• He always does well in his exams.

Alternatives:

• he always performs
• he always executes
• he always carries out
• he always accomplishes
• he always acts

he always do

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "do" should be conjugated to match the third person singular subject "he."

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do in English – auxiliary and main verb

Is do an auxiliary or a main verb.

The verb do can be an auxiliary verb or a main verb in English.

1. do as a main verb

1.1. do as a main verb in simple present (do, does, don't, doesn't), 1.2. do as a main verb in simple past (did, didn't), 1.3. do as a main verb – past participle (done), 1.4. do as a main verb (present progressive, gerund, present participle) – (doing), 2. do as an auxiliary, 2.1. do as an auxiliary in negations in the simple present.

I do n't do my homework in the evenings.*

2.2. do as an auxiliary in negations in the Simple Past

I did n't do my homework yesterday evening.**

2.3. do as an auxiliary in quesions in the Simple Present

Do you like rugby? – Does he like rugby?

2.4. do as an auxiliary in quesions in the Simple Past

Did you see Peggy yesterday? When did you get up this morning?

2.5. do with the negative imparative

Do n't sing under the shower.

* Here we use do in the negative sentence as an auxiliary and do as a main verb .

** Here we use did in the negative sentence as an auxiliary and do as a main verb .

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Do or Does: Which is Correct?

By: Author Dr. Patrick Capriola

Posted on Published: November 29, 2021

The verb “do” is among the most common English verbs, and like most verbs we use a lot, it’s irregular. “Do” and “does” are both forms of the verb “do” in the simple present, so which is correct, “do” or “does?”

When you talk about yourself, you should say, “I do” as in “I do the dishes,” not “I does the dishes.” Even though the verb “do” is irregular, it still follows the rule that a present tense verb, in the third-person singular, needs an “s” at the end. For example, “I eat” and “he eats.” Like other verbs, “do” gets an “s” in the third-person singular, but we spell it with “es” — “does.”

Let’s take a closer look at how “do” and “does” are different and when to use each one. We’ll also talk about how to make negative sentences and questions with “do” and “does,” and we’ll even check out some common phrasal verbs and expressions that use “do.”

Do Is a Verb: What Does It Mean?

“Do” and “does” are action verbs, and we use them to describe an activity in the present tense ( source ). Remember that we use the simple present tense to talk about habits or activities that happen consistently over time.

Is It “I Do” or “I Does”?

Say “I do” when you are talking about work or an activity you are performing yourself. Here are some examples:

• I always do my homework before dinner.
• I do the dishes after we eat.

You only need to use the word “does” when you use the third-person singular to talk about another person or thing ( source ). Look at these sentences:

• He always does his homework before dinner.
• She does the dishes after we eat.
• That car does well in the snow.

Can We Use “Do” with “I”?

As we’ve learned from the previous examples, you can use “do” with “I.” Bearing that in mind, which of these sentences is correct?

• I do all my chores on Saturday.
• I does all my chores on Saturday.

If you chose the first sentence, you’re correct! Remember, we need “do” when the subject is “I.”

Can We Use “Does” with “I”?

This also raises the question of whether we can use “does” with “I.” Simply put, no, you cannot use “does” with “I.” Consider the next examples. Which sentence is correct?

• I does it as many times as it takes.
• I do it as many times as it takes.

The second sentence is correct. Remember, the third-person singular is the only subject that uses “does.” You can say, “He does it as many times as it takes,” but you cannot say, “I does it as many times as it takes.”

“Does” and “Do” Chart

Here’s an easy chart to help you remember when to use “does” or “do.”

As you can see from the chart, you should always use “do” in the simple present tense when you are talking about anyone except he, she, or it. For those subjects, you need “does.”

Do or Does Singular

For proper subject-verb agreement, the singular subjects “I” and “you” need the word “do.” To describe how singular subjects “he,” “she,” or “it” complete an action, you will need to use the word “does.”

• I do my best.
• You do my hair exactly how I like it.
• She does everything with a smile.

Of course, if you are using someone’s name or the name of an “it,” you’ll also use “does.”

• Mr. Garcia does car repair from his shop.
• This printer also does color, as well as black and white.

Do or Does Plural

In contrast, for proper subject-verb agreement, you should use “do” with all plural subjects, like “we,” “they,” or the plural “you.”

• We do the laundry every week.
• They do their jobs well.
• You do your best all the time.
• They do volunteer work at the library. 

“Does” and “Do” Examples

Now you try! Look at these sentences and decide if you should use “do” or does.”

1.    Mr. and Mrs. Lee always _____ what they say.

2.    You guys ______ that project, and we can _____ this one. (you → plural)

3.    The horse ______ laps around the track.

4.    I _____ the sewing by hand.

5.    You and I ______ whatever we want.

6.    You _____ a good job when you cook. (you → singular)

7.   I _____my work from home now.

Here are the answers. How did you do?

1.   do

2.   do, do

3.   does

4.   do

5.   do

6.   do

7.   do

Using Do and Does With Various Sentence Structures

There are many different ways to use the verbs “do” and “does,” whether as main verbs or helping verbs. In this section, we’ll review the main applications for both.

Do and Does in a Positive Sentence for Emphasis

Occasionally, we can use “do” and “does” as helping verbs . However, this isn’t very common in positive sentences unless you want to give extra emphasis to the sentence’s main verb. You will still use “does” with the third-person singular and “do” with all other personal pronouns. 

Here are some examples of how either “do” or “does” can provide emphasis for your main verb:

• I do want to go ; please call me! (You do not think I want to go)
• He does like pickles on his sandwich. (You thought he did not like them.)
• Sally and Harry do want to get married; they just don’t know when.

Making Negative Sentences With Do and Does

We also use “do” and “does” as helping verbs in negative sentences if the main verb is not “be.” Just add the adverb “not” after the helping verb “do” or “does,” then use your main verb. You will still use “does” for “he,” “she,” and “it” and “do” for all other personal pronouns. Consider the following examples:

• I do not want to go .
• You do not need to help me.
• Marla does not eat meat.
• We do not exercise on Fridays.
• You (plural) do not use plastic forks.
• They do not think it will happen.

Any of these sentences are fine. However, it’s much more common to make a contraction with “not,” especially when you are speaking. Simply combine “do” or “does” with “not” into one word, and then replace the “o” in “not” with an apostrophe.

• I don’t want to go.
• You don’t need to help me.
• Marla doesn’t eat meat.
• We don’t exercise on Fridays.
• You don’t use plastic forks.
• They don’t think it will happen.

Making Questions With Do and Does

A very common way to ask questions in English is by using “do” and “does” as helping verbs. Use them when you are asking a question that needs a “yes” or “no” answer. 

The rule for when to use “do” and “does” is still the same. You need to use “does” with “he,” “she,” or “it” and “do” with “I” and all other personal pronouns ( source ). Here are some examples:

• Do you like chocolate ice cream?
• Does he need help?
• Do they make a lot of money?
• Do we have a meeting today?

The answer to all of these questions can be a simple yes or no. If you need a longer answer to a question, you can add a question word — who, what, where, when, why, how, which — before “do” or “does.”

• Why does he always arrive late?
• How do you spell that?
• What do I use to clean this?
• Who do they live with?

However, there are times you do not need to use “do” and “does” when you ask a question. We’ve already talked about one — when your main verb is a form of “be.” Here are two more:

• When your main verb is a compound verb, like “are going.”
• When you use a modal verb, like “can,” should,” have,” etc.

Making Negative Questions With “Do” and “Does”

To make negative questions, you should use the contractions “don’t” and “doesn’t.” It’s very rare to form a negative question by saying or spelling “do not” or “does not.” Instead, just put these contractions at the beginning of the sentence, before the subject. These questions only need a “yes” or “no” answer.

• Don’t I look pretty?
• Doesn’t that dog need a bath?
• Don’t we have a meeting today?

Do and Does Can Substitute for Other Verbs

If your listener knows what action you are talking about, you can also follow “do” and “does” with the pronoun “it.”

• We do it every week. (the laundry.)
• He never does it until the weekend. (his homework.)
• They do it with love. (their cooking)
• This machine does it better. (the function of the machine you are talking about)

Speaking of pronouns, be aware that it’s not a good idea to directly follow “do” or “does” with a pronoun that refers to a person, like “him,” “her,” or “us.” Sentences like that are either so casual that they sound uneducated, or they can refer in a derogatory way to activities that you wouldn’t talk about in normal conversation.

However, you can use possessive pronouns, like “my” and “her,” followed by a noun.

• I do her hair every morning.
• Does Mr. Smith do your yard three times a week?

Other Ways to Use Do and Does

You can also use “do” and “does” with indefinite pronouns like “everything” and “nothing” to talk about activities.

• I do everything around the house.
• She does nothing unless someone asks her.

And finally, you can use “do” and “does” with an adverb to describe how you performed that activity.

• Matthew does his homework quickly.

Pronouncing Do and Does

“Do” and “does” also have irregular pronunciation, but don’t worry! Once you learn how to say them, they are easy to remember. The following pronunciation guides use Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary ( source ) and IPA symbols to help you ( source ).

Some Useful Idioms and Phrasal Verbs With “Do”

Since we use “do” and “does” a lot, there are also many expressions and idioms that use these two words ( source ). Here are a few:

Do (someone) a favor → to do a kind or helpful act for someone:

• Molly, would you do me a favor and help me move these boxes?

Do business → to sell or buy from:

• That deal sounds good; can we do business?

Do you good → a good thing that will help you:

• Take this medicine; it does you good.

Do a number on → to hurt or harm someone or something:

• The puppy does a number on my shoes.

Do-over → a second try to accomplish a task that was previously unsuccessful:

• Can I have a do-over?

Do the trick → to produce the desired result:

• I fixed the picture frame with a nail; that should do the trick.

Do you read me → this is serious; it is important that you do as I say:

• Jonathan, do not play in the street. Do you read me?

How to Answer “How Are You Doing?”

Finally, what should you say when someone asks you, “How are you doing?” You can’t answer this with the present tense “I do.” Instead, you need to use the present continuous, as they did in their question. This article was written for strategiesforparents.com.

You might answer, “I’m doing well” or “I’m doing good.” Both are correct, but they mean different things. Check out this article on the difference between “doing well” and “doing good.”

Final Thoughts

Remember, you should use “does” for the third-person singular. Use “do” for all other personal pronouns, both singular and plural. This rule applies when you use “do” as an action verb, as well as when you use it as a helping verb.

The more you listen to native speakers and practice your own speaking, the more you will discover that using “do” and “does” correctly will soon become natural for you. 

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He does his job with care/carefully

• Thread starter keramus
• Start date Sep 4, 2016

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• Sep 4, 2016

Hello everybody James is the best employee of the office where he works because he does his job with care/carefully. Do "with care" and "carefully" have the same meaning in this context? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. P.S: He always gets to work on time. He doesn't talk on the phone while working.  

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With care, in your context.  

• Jun 5, 2018

Are "with care" and "carefully" interchangeable in the sentence "enjoy a selection of products carefully chosen for you"? (I would tend to use "chosen with care")  

• Jun 8, 2018

They are almost synonymous and can both be used in Keramus' and hamlet's examples. However, there is a nuance of meaning: 'carefully' is a commonly-used word, meaning something is done correctly and with attention to detail; 'with care' has an added suggestion of 'with love, or special attention'. So, for example: he does his job carefully – he is diligent and does his job well he does his job with care – he is diligent and does his job well because he 'cares' about it – it's important to him (which is why 'with care' is better here) Mostly, people won't really notice this nuance, but 'with care' is often used in advertising contexts, for example, because it suggests that someone has taken time and a special effort to choose something for you (products chosen with care for you).  

• Nov 7, 2020

Chez said: They are almost synonymous and can both be used in Keramus' and hamlet's examples. However, there is a nuance of meaning: 'carefully' is a commonly-used word, meaning something is done correctly and with attention to detail; 'with care' has an added suggestion of 'with love, or special attention'. So, for example: he does his job carefully – he is diligent and does his job well he does his job with care – he is diligent and does his job well because he 'cares' about it – it's important to him (which is why 'with care' is better here) Click to expand...

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