Investigating Intermediate pupils Difficulties in Adverbs of Frequency

Abstract

One of the fundamental grammar structures of English is called adverbs of frequency. This study attempts to determine how well pupils use adverbs of frequency in relation to form and function, identify their areas of weakness in this area, and recommend corrective measures to address such weaknesses. It is believed that using adverbs of frequency can be challenging for English language learners in Iraq. The theoretical portion of the study is where definitions, categories, and purposes of adverbs of frequency in the English language are covered. Next, the practical component was represented by a diagnostic test administered to 30 pupils at Al-Somood School in a random sample during the academic year (2021-2022). Test results indicated that students face difficulty in using adverbs of frequencies. At the end, conclusions, and recommendations are presented.