Grammar - Daily Routines and Adverbs of Frequency

Read the text and complete the activities below.

Mark is a freelance graphic designer who works from home. His routine is quite different from people who work in offices. He usually wakes up at 7:30 AM, but he never starts working immediately. First, he makes a large cup of coffee and reads the news on his tablet. He always tries to spend at least thirty minutes relaxing before he opens his laptop. He says this helps him stay creative during the day.

At 9:00 AM, Mark begins his work. He often has video meetings with clients in the morning. He likes his job because he can choose his own hours, but it is also difficult. He sometimes works until late at night if he has a big project. However, he seldom works on weekends because he prefers to spend time with his friends or go hiking in the mountains.

Mark thinks that a healthy lifestyle is very important. He frequently goes to the gym after work. He rarely eats fast food because he loves cooking fresh meals at home. Even though he works alone, he is hardly ever lonely because he meets his friends for dinner at least three times a week.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Choose the correct answer based on the text.

1. What is the first thing Mark does after waking up?

A) He opens his laptop. B) He goes to the gym. C) He makes coffee and reads the news. D) He has a video meeting.

2. Why does Mark like his job?

A) Because he works in a big office. B) Because he can choose his own hours. C) Because he never works at night. D) Because he doesn't have any clients.

3. When does Mark usually work until late?

A) Every day of the week. B) Only on weekends. C) When he is feeling lonely. D) When he has a big project.

4. How often does Mark work on Saturdays and Sundays?

A) Frequently. B) Often. C) Seldom. D) Always.

5. Why isn't Mark lonely?

A) Because he meets his friends for dinner often. B) Because he works with many people. C) Because he lives with his friends. D) Because he stays at the gym all day.

Activity 2: Gap Fill Fill in the blanks with the correct Adverb of Frequency from the text.

1. Mark wakes up at 7:30 AM.

2. He starts working immediately after waking up.

3. He tries to relax for thirty minutes before working.

4. Mark goes to the gym after he finishes his work.

5. He eats fast food because he prefers fresh meals.

Activity 3: Sentence Correction The following sentences have one grammar mistake. Rewrite them correctly.

1. Mark usually is happy with his freelance job.

Correct answer: Mark is usually happy with his freelance job.

2. He works sometimes until late at night.

Correct answer: He sometimes works until late at night.

3. Mark does never work on Sundays.

Correct answer: Mark never works on Sundays.

4. He go to the gym frequently after work.

Correct answer: He goes to the gym frequently after work.

5. Mark and his friends meets for dinner three times a week.

Correct answer: Mark and his friends meet for dinner three times a week.