syntax-zpracované všechny přednášky
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usual y at the end of a sentence
There's a col ection from this letter box twice daily.
can also begin a sentence sometime to avoid ambiguity
Once a month we visit our daughter who's at Leeds University (once a month).
Indefinite frequency:
A general answer to the Q: How often?
always -> almost/nearly always -> general y, normal y, regularly, usual y -> frequently, often ->
sometimes, occasional y -> almost never, hardly ever, rarely, scarcely ever, seldom -> not ever, never
negative frequency ADV can't be used with NOT
I hardly ever see Brian these days (Not */ don't hardly ever")
frequently, occasional y, often, rarely, regularly, and seldom <- can be used with VERY
We only have dinner parties very occasional y these days.
frequently, often, and regularly <- can be modified by FAIRLY and QUITE
Position:
after be when it is the only verb in a sentence
I was never very good at maths.
after the first auxiliary verb when there is more than one verb
You can always contact me on 032 5642.
before the main verb when there is only one verb
Gerald often made unwise decisions.
usual y come before used to, have to, and ought to
We never used to import so many goods.
In Q, these ADV usual y come after the S.
Do you usual y have cream in your coffee?
mid position in negative sentences
NOT must come before ALWAYS, commonly used before general y, normal y, often,
regularly, and usual y
Public transport isn't always very reliable. We don't usual y get up before nine on Sundays.