🇨🇴 ICFES SaberSemana 4 · 10 preguntas

Adverbs Frequency

Bundle W04 de Inglés para Grado 7 en Colombia (DBA MEN Colombia): 10 preguntas con explicación pedagógica.

Alineación: DBA MEN Colombia

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Pregunta 1

Bloom: Remember

Discussing general habits.

Which adverb of frequency means "0% of the time"?

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Respuesta correcta: C) Never

  • A) AlwaysIncorrect. "Always" means 100% of the time.
  • B) SometimesIncorrect. "Sometimes" means about 50% of the time.
  • C) NeverCorrect! "Never" indicates that an action does not happen at all.
  • D) OftenIncorrect. "Often" means frequently.

💡 Explicación

The student identifies the basic meaning of the adverb "never".

Pregunta 2

Bloom: Remember

Describing a simple routine.

What is the correct position for the adverb "usually" in this sentence?
"I ________ eat breakfast at 6:30 AM."

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Respuesta correcta: A) usually

  • A) usuallyCorrect! Adverbs of frequency normally go before the main verb.
  • B) eat usuallyIncorrect. The adverb should come before the verb "eat".
  • C) usually I eatIncorrect. While possible in some contexts, the standard position is between subject and verb.
  • D) eat breakfast usuallyIncorrect. This is not the standard position for this adverb.

💡 Explicación

The student remembers the standard placement of frequency adverbs in relation to the main verb.

Pregunta 3

Bloom: Understand

A conversation about weekend activities in Colombia.

Valentina: "How often do you go to the park on Sundays?"
Mateo: "________________________"

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Respuesta correcta: B) I always go in the afternoon.

  • A) I go with my dog.Incorrect. This answers "With whom?" not "How often?".
  • B) I always go in the afternoon.Correct! This answers the frequency question using "always".
  • C) Yes, I do.Incorrect. This answers a "Do you...?" question, not a "How often...?" question.
  • D) The park is beautiful.Incorrect. This is a description, not a frequency response.

💡 Explicación

The student understands how to respond to a "How often" question using frequency adverbs.

Pregunta 4

Bloom: Understand

Using the verb "to be" with frequency adverbs.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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Respuesta correcta: B) She is always happy.

  • A) She always is happy.Incorrect. Adverbs of frequency go AFTER the verb "to be".
  • B) She is always happy.Correct! With the verb "to be", the adverb follows the verb.
  • C) Always she is happy.Incorrect. This is not the natural word order.
  • D) She is happy always.Incorrect. This is less common and less natural than placing the adverb after the verb.

💡 Explicación

The student understands the specific rule for frequency adverbs used with the verb "to be".

Pregunta 5

Bloom: Apply

Talking about school attendance.

"My brother is very responsible. He ________ late for school."

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Respuesta correcta: A) is never

  • A) is neverCorrect! Being responsible implies he is not late, and "is" comes before "never".
  • B) never isIncorrect. Word order error: with "to be", the adverb comes after.
  • C) is alwaysIncorrect. "Always late" contradicts "very responsible".
  • D) always isIncorrect. Wrong word order and wrong meaning for the context.

💡 Explicación

The student applies grammatical rules and contextual logic to choose the correct adverb and position.

Pregunta 6

Bloom: Apply

A short description of a family's habits.

"On weekdays, we usually have dinner at home. However, on Saturdays, we often go to a restaurant. We never cook on Sundays."

How often does the family cook on Sundays?

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Respuesta correcta: D) Never

  • A) UsuallyIncorrect. The text says they usually eat at home on weekdays.
  • B) OftenIncorrect. "Often" refers to their Saturday restaurant visits.
  • C) SometimesIncorrect. The text uses a stronger negative adverb.
  • D) NeverCorrect! The text explicitly states "We never cook on Sundays."

💡 Explicación

The student applies reading strategies to identify specific frequency information in a text.

Pregunta 7

Bloom: Apply

Using time expressions like "twice a week".

"I play basketball on Mondays and Wednesdays. I play ________."

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Respuesta correcta: B) twice a week

  • A) once a weekIncorrect. This would mean only one day.
  • B) twice a weekCorrect! Monday and Wednesday make two times per week.
  • C) three times a weekIncorrect. There are only two days mentioned.
  • D) every dayIncorrect. Monday and Wednesday are not every day.

💡 Explicación

The student applies numeric logic to select the correct time expression for a frequency.

Pregunta 8

Bloom: Analyze

Analyzing a schedule.

"Sara: Gym (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) / English (Sat) / Cinema (Once a month)"

Which statement about Sara is true?

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Respuesta correcta: B) She often goes to the gym.

  • A) She always goes to the gym.Incorrect. "Always" would mean every day, including weekends. She goes on weekdays.
  • B) She often goes to the gym.Correct! Five times a week is a high frequency, described well by "often" or "usually".
  • C) She never goes to the cinema.Incorrect. She goes once a month.
  • D) She goes to English class every day.Incorrect. She only goes on Saturdays.

💡 Explicación

The student analyzes a schedule to determine which frequency adverb or expression accurately describes the behavior.

Pregunta 9

Bloom: Analyze

Comparing frequency adverbs in a sentence.

Choose the most logical sentence.

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Respuesta correcta: C) I sometimes forget my umbrella, so I get wet when it rains.

  • A) I never brush my teeth, so they are very clean.Incorrect. If you never brush them, they won't be clean.
  • B) I always study for tests, so I usually fail them.Incorrect. Studying usually leads to passing, not failing.
  • C) I sometimes forget my umbrella, so I get wet when it rains.Correct! This is a logical cause-and-effect relationship using "sometimes".
  • D) I usually wake up at 5:00 AM, so I am often late for my 7:00 AM class.Incorrect. Waking up at 5:00 for a 7:00 class is plenty of time; you wouldn't be late.

💡 Explicación

The student analyzes the logical consistency of sentences containing frequency adverbs.

Pregunta 10

Bloom: Evaluate

A paragraph about a student's dedication.

"Lucas is the best student in class. He always finishes his homework, he is never late, and he often asks interesting questions. He usually studies at the library after school."

Based on the text, what is the main reason Lucas is the best student?

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Respuesta correcta: C) Because he consistently maintains several good academic habits.

  • A) Because he goes to the library every day.Incorrect. The text says he "usually" goes, not every day.
  • B) Because he is never late to class.Incorrect. This is just one of his good habits, not the only reason.
  • C) Because he consistently maintains several good academic habits.Correct! The text lists multiple positive behaviors (always finishing homework, being on time, asking questions, studying).
  • D) Because he asks questions once in a while.Incorrect. The text says "often", which is more frequent than "once in a while".

💡 Explicación

The student evaluates the cumulative information in the text to identify the most comprehensive conclusion.

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