Question

Choose the correct position of the adverb of frequency in the following sentence:
Sara goes to the gym. (often)
This question has multiple correct options
(A) Often, Sara goes to the gym.
(B) Sara goes to the gym often.
(C) Sara goes often to the gym.
(D) Sara often goes to the gym.

Answer 1

Hint: Often is an adverb meaning ‘many times on different occasions. Like many other short adverbs, we use it in front position, in mid-position (between the subject and the main verb, or after the modal verb or first auxiliary verb, or after being as a main verb) or in end position:
I often see Christine when I’m in town.

Complete answer:
As we look through the options, we check the placement of the adverb “often” in the sentence to find out the correct answer.
Now, let's check all the options given in the question.
(A) Often, Sara goes to the gym.
Here, the adverb of frequency is placed before the main verb “Sara” in a sentence. Hence, Option A is correct.
Now we are left with 3 options. Let’s have a look at the second option.
(B) Sara goes to the gym often.
Here, the adverb of frequency is not placed before the main verb ‘Sara’ in a sentence or at the end of the sentence "goes". Hence, option B is incorrect.
Since there are multiple correct answers, we will check the options below:
(C) Sara goes often to the gym.
Here, the adverb of frequency is not placed before the main verb ‘Sara’ in a sentence or at the end of the sentence "goes". Hence, option C is also incorrect.
Now we are left with one option only. Let's have a look at option four and decide the right answers.
(D) Sara often goes to the gym.
Here, the adverb of frequency is placed at the end of the sentence "goes". Hence, option D is also correct.

Now, to conclude, “the right answer is options are A and D”

Note: Always be careful about multiple correct answer questions and always verify all the options before finalizing the right answers.