2007-11-29 07:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by Pt_pointe 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Never, ever and usually are adverbs of frequency that tell how often something happens. It is possible to use them with any verb tense referring to the past, present or future.
TIP 1:
Adverbs of frequency can occupy different positions in the sentence. With most verbs, the normal position is between the subject and the verb. With the verb "to be", the adverb normally comes after the verb. If the sentence has more than one verb, When a auxiliary verb is used, then it goes between the auxiliary and the main verb.
TIP 2:
Never is use in affirmative and imperative sentences (although used in sentences with affirmative form, the meaning is negative)
Ever is use in negative and interrogative sentences.
2007-11-29 11:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Past tense
2007-11-29 07:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by ginaforu5448 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The three words are adverbs and I see no reason why their use would be restricted to any one tense - even usually.
2007-11-29 08:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Present Perfect : eg. I have never been there. I have been living here since 1998 ( and it means I am still living here). etc.
2007-11-29 07:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋