My Daily Routine (J7B)
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EN: We use 'always' before a main verb to show that an action happens 100% of the time. It is called an adverb of frequency.
I always drink milk in the morning.
EN: Use 'usually' before the main verb to talk about things you do most of the time.
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, breakfast is often a quick meal on weekdays (like cereal or toast), but eating breakfast with family is highly valued as a warm way to start the day when time permits.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'sometimes' to say how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb.
I sometimes read books after dinner.
EN: The frequency adverb 'never' is used to show that an action happens 0% of the time. It is placed before the main verb (like 'skip').
I never drink coffee at night.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a question to ask about the frequency of an action (how many times someone does something).
How often do you exercise?
EN: We use 'often' (an adverb of frequency) to show how regularly we do an action. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'study').
I often watch TV after school.
EN: Frequency adverbs (like 'always') are placed after the 'be' verb (am, is, are) in a sentence.
She is always happy.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'usually' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'go').
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: Use 'sometimes' (an adverb of frequency) before the main verb in a question to ask about occasional habits.
Do you sometimes walk to school?
EN: We use 'almost' before words like 'every' to mean 'nearly, but not completely'. It shows that something happens most of the time.
I drink water almost every hour.
EN: The frequency adverb 'rarely' is used to describe an action that almost never happens. It is placed before the main verb (like 'watch') but after the 'be' verb.
He rarely eats fast food.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'school days' (usually Monday through Friday) are highly structured. Parents often limit screen time, such as watching TV or playing video games, on these nights to ensure children focus on homework and get enough sleep.
EN: The verb 'keep' can be followed by an object and an adjective (keep + object + adjective) to mean 'to cause someone or something to remain in a state'.
Warm milk keeps me sleepy.
EN: Use 'try to + verb' to show that you are making an effort to do something.
I try to drink water every morning.
EN: We use adverbs of frequency like 'usually' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'wake up').
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: Use the frequency adverb 'often' before the main verb to show how regularly you do an activity. Use 'before' followed by a subject and verb to show the order of events.
I often read books before I go to sleep.
EN: Use 'because' to connect two complete sentences to show the reason for something.
I like water because it is healthy.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'sometimes' to say how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'play').
I sometimes read books after dinner.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'usually' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'finish'), but after the 'be' verb.
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: The frequency adverb 'often' is used to describe how regularly an action happens. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'read') but after the 'be' verb.
I often play basketball after school.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, reading 'for fun' or 'for pleasure' is highly encouraged from a young age as a relaxing leisure activity, distinct from reading for school or work.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'rarely' (meaning 'not often') before the main verb to show how often we do an action.
He rarely eats fast food.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'school nights' refers specifically to Sunday through Thursday nights, because the next morning is a school day. It implies a contrast with weekend nights (Friday and Saturday) when children and teenagers are usually allowed to stay up later.
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective (make + object + adjective) to show that someone or something causes a change in state or feeling.
Warm milk always makes me sleepy.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a question to ask about the frequency of an action (how many times someone does something).
How often do you read books?
EN: Use 'almost every day' to describe an action that happens nearly seven days a week. It is a common frequency adverbial phrase placed before or after the main activity.
I drink milk almost every day.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, participating in sports or exercising after school is a very common part of a student's daily routine, often encouraged by schools and families.
EN: To say how often something happens, we use frequency adverbs like 'usually' (placed before the main verb) and frequency expressions like 'twice a week' (placed at the end of the sentence).
I usually play tennis once a week.
EN: Use 'Do you ever + verb?' to ask if someone sometimes does an action in their general life.
Do you ever watch movies at night?
EN: In Western culture, 'fast food' usually refers to quick-service meals like burgers, fries, or pizza. Asking someone if they 'ever' eat it is a common, casual way to start a conversation about eating habits.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'sometimes' and 'not too often' to show how many times we do an activity. 'Sometimes' means about 50% of the time, while 'not too often' means rarely or occasionally.
I sometimes play video games, but not too often.
EN: We use 'always' before the main verb (like 'drinks') to show that an action happens 100% of the time. Because 'My sister' is one person (singular), we add 's' to the verb: 'drinks'.
He always plays tennis on Saturdays.
EN: Use 'forget to + verb' to say that you did not remember to do an action that you were supposed to do.
Please don't forget to close the window.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a question to ask about the frequency of an action (how many times someone does something).
How often do you exercise?
EN: Use 'once a + [time period]' (e.g., once a week, once a month) to show how often an action happens.
I visit my grandparents once a month.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used as a causative verb followed by an object and a base verb (infinitive without 'to') to show that someone or something causes a change in state or action.
Music always makes me feel happy.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To go to bed later than usual.
Food that is prepared and served quickly, especially in snack bars and restaurants.
To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush.
To tidy up and remove dirt or mess from one's bedroom.