01. Adverbs of Frequency

Complete Scale & Grammar Rules

Part 01 / 02
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The Frequency Scale

ALWAYS (sempre)

"I always go to bed before 11 p.m."

Eu sempre vou para a cama antes das 23h.

100%

Usually / Normally

"I usually have cereal for breakfast."

Eu geralmente como cereal no café da manhã.

90%

NEVER (nunca)

"I never swim in the sea."

Eu nunca nado no mar.

0%
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Grammar Placement

Before Main Verb

Subject + Adverb + Verb

"I always remember my homework."

Eu sempre me lembro de fazer minha lição de casa.

After "To Be"

Subject + To Be + Adverb

"They are never pleased to see me."

02. Periodicity & Expressions

Advanced Usage & Periodic phrases

Part 02 / 02
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Common Expressions

Expression Example
Every day
todo dia
"I drink water every day."
Every other week
semana sim, não
"I visit my grandma every other week."
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Final Checks

Negative Sense

"She hardly ever comes to my parties."

Ela quase nunca vem às minhas festas.

🚫 Forbidden

Nunca inicie frases com:

Always, Seldom, Rarely, Never.