WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-Adverbs of Frequency: 10 Practice MCQs

 

Adverbs of Frequency: 10 Practice MCQs

1. I have _______ told you the truth.

A. everywhere

B. always

C. soon

D. there

2. He _______ makes a mistake.

A. seldom

B. daily

C. then

D. early

3. We _______ go for a walk in the evening.

A. already

B. twice

C. often

D. ago

4. I have seen him only _______.

A. once

B. now

C. then

D. daily

5. He _______ visits his parents.

A. frequently

B. early

C. yesterday

D. soon

6. She _______ comes to see me.

A. nearly

B. occasionally

C. everywhere

D. then

7. I have _______ seen such a beautiful sight.

A. never

B. daily

C. recently

D. soon

8. The postman calls _______ a day.

A. twice

B. early

C. soon

D. late

9. He _______ tries to do his best.

A. ago

/B. ever

C. always

D. since

10. Do you _______ go to the cinema?

A. ever

B. already

C. soon

D. ago

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Answer Key

Question	Answer	Explanation
1	B	"Always" tells us how often the truth was told.
2	A	"Seldom" indicates that the action happens very rarely.
3	C	"Often" describes the regularity of the walk.
4	A	"Once" indicates the number of times (frequency) he was seen.
5	A	"Frequently" shows the repetition of the visits.
6	B	"Occasionally" describes a frequency that is not regular.
7	A	"Never" is a negative adverb of frequency (zero frequency).
8	A	"Twice" tells us the count/frequency of the postman's visit.
9	C	"Always" shows a constant state of frequency.
10	A	"Ever" is used in questions to mean "at any time/frequency."