Adverbs of Time



Adverbs of Time

20. 6. 2020

What is an Adverb of Time?

Adverbs of time, tell us when a verb takes place. We usually place adverbs of time at the end of a sentence. For example, I first met Paul last year. If you want to place more emphasis on the time then it can place at the start of the sentence - Last year was the best year of my life.

List of common adverbs of time

Already
Ago
Before
Yet
Never
Soon
Yesterday
Lately
Just
Always,
Recently
During
Sometimes
Usually
So far
Annually
Daily
Monthly
Tomorrow
Weekly
Yearly

Examples of Adverbs of Time

I haven’t been going to play tennis lately.
We recently bought a new bike.
Lately, you've been very unpleasant to everyone at work.
They recently relocated to London.
The morning newspaper arrives daily.
Steven forgot his keys yesterday and again today.
I have to go now.
I first met Paul last year.
Last year was the best year of my life.
Tomorrow I will take my English exam
Yesterday my troubles seemed so far away
I have never heard this before.
I have not seen him since he left school..
I haven’t spoken to her yet.
She’ll be here soon.
I haven’t been feeling so well lately.
I’ve never been to Spain.
He left the office over an hour ago.