Adverbs of time tell us when something happens. They can refer to a specific point in time, a duration of time, or a frequency.
Here are some examples of adverbs of time:
Specific point in time:
* Now: I am studying now.
* Yesterday: I went to the park yesterday.
* Tomorrow: I will go to the movies tomorrow.
* Today: I am going to the library today.
* Tonight: I am going to bed early tonight.
* Last week: I went to a concert last week.
* Next month: I am going on vacation next month.
* Soon: I will be there soon.
* Later: I will call you later.
* Then: I went to the store, and then I went home.
Duration of time:
* For a while: I studied for a while.
* All day: I was at work all day.
* Since yesterday: I have been working on this project since yesterday.
* Briefly: I spoke to him briefly.
* Permanently: He moved here permanently.
Frequency:
* Always: I always go to bed early.
* Never: I have never been to Europe.
* Sometimes: I sometimes go out for dinner.
* Often: I often go to the gym.
* Usually: I usually have coffee in the morning.
* Rarely: I rarely eat fast food.
* Frequently: I frequently visit my family.
* Occasionally: I occasionally go to the theater.
Adverbs of time can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. The placement can affect the emphasis of the sentence.
Here are some examples of how the placement of an adverb of time can affect the meaning of a sentence:
* Yesterday, I went to the store. (Emphasis on when the action happened)
* I went to the store yesterday. (Emphasis on the action)
* I yesterday went to the store. (Unusual placement, may be used for emphasis)
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