The following table is rather pragmatic just because it lists the deliberate distinctions among the various adverbs of frequency.
% | Adverbs of frequency | Example |
100% | Always | I always study after class. |
90% | Usually | I usually walk to work. |
80% | Normally/Generally | I normally get good marks. |
70% | Often/Frequently | I often read in bed at night. |
50% | Sometimes | I sometimes sing in the shower. |
30% | Occasionally | I occasionally go to bed late. |
10% | Seldom | I seldom put salt on my food. |
5% | Hardly ever/Barely/Rarely | I hardly ever get angry. |
0% | Never | Vegetarians never eat meat. |
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