These sentences are missing adverbs. Choose the most suitable one.

1. I don't like spinach very much, so I __ eat it.
often
always
seldom
sometimes

2. It's important to learn to relax for a while every day. I promise you will ___ regret it.
ever
never
often
sometimes

3. I am a very trustworthy person. I ___ tell the truth.
sometimes
seldom
rarely
always

4. I need to see you before the end of the week. What time do you ___ finish school on Fridays?
often
usually
rarely
sometimes

Where do words like always and often go in a sentence?

Next, choose which sentence has the right word order. The verbs have been highlighted for you.
Don't guess the answer! Check the ADVERB + VERB word order rule from the picture above ↑

5.
a) My dog usually wakes up before me.
b) My dog wakes up usually before me.
A is correct.
B is correct.

6.
a) It usually takes an hour to drive to Smallville.
b) It takes usually an hour to drive to Smallville.
A is correct.
B is correct.

7.
a) My brother never has travelled to another country.
b) My brother has never travelled to another country.
A is correct.
B is correct.

8.
a) I never fail to brush my teeth in the mornings.
b) I fail never to brush my teeth in the mornings.
A is correct.
B is correct.

9.
a) You sound always like you've got something going on!
b) You always sound like you've got something going on!
A is correct.
B is correct.

10.
a) You always are so nice!
b) You are always so nice!
A is correct.
B is correct.

Did you notice that number 10 was a special one?
It has the verb be (=are) in it!
Remember how it affects where the adverb (always) goes?

Maximum number of points: 10