The present simple is used to express daily routines and habits. Adverbs of frequency such as 'usually', 'sometimes', 'rarely', etc. are often used with the present simple.

This tense is often used with the following time expressions:

always, usually, sometimes, etc.
... every day
... on Sundays, Tuesdays, etc.

Basic Construction

Positive

Subject + Present Tense + object(s) + time Expression

Frank usually takes a bus to work.

Negative

Subject + do / does + not (don't / doesn't) + verb + object(s) + time Expression

They don't often go to Chicago.

Question

(Question Word) + do / does + subject + verb + object(s) + time Expression

How often do you play golf?

Test your understanding with this short quiz.

If you are a teacher, here is a guide on how to teach the present simple.