What are Adverbs of Time?

Adverbs of time are words that describe when an action is happening.

Examples of Adverbs of Time:

• Now
• Yesterday
• Soon
• Later
• Always
• Before
• Afterwards
• Early
• Tomorrow
• Recently

How to Use Adverbs of Time:

Adverbs of time can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

For example:

"She will always be my friend." - Here, "always" is an adverb of time describing the action of being a friend.

"He arrived early for the meeting." - Here, "early" is an adverb of time describing the verb "arrived".

Placement of Adverbs of Time:

Adverbs of time can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence, depending on the emphasis and flow of the sentence.

For example:

"Yesterday, I went to the park." (beginning)

"She will call me soon." (middle)

"I will meet you later." (end)

Exercise:

Now, let's test your understanding of adverbs of time. Identify the adverbs of time in the following sentences:

1. She always arrives early to class.
2. We will go to the beach tomorrow.
3. The party ended late last night.

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