Adverbs of Time for beginners
'Adverbs of time' give you some information about the time something happened. Using them will help us add details about time to our sentences.
What Are Adverbs of Time?
Adverbs of time are a type of adverb that provide information about when an action or event takes place.
Adverbs of Time: Types
Take a look at the list below to learn some of the common adverbs of time and their meanings:
- Tomorrow → refers to the next day.
I have ballet class
- Now → refers the present moment.
Mom told me to call her
- Tonight → refers to the night of the present day.
We will all watch a movie
- Yesterday → refers to the previous day.
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Adverbs of Time: Placement
Adverbs mostly describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They mainly come after these words at the end of the sentences. Look:
I will talk to dad
They were at the park
Remember that we can also place adverbs of time at the beginning of the sentence, but in this position, they need a comma after them. Look:
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