Adverbs of time

Understanding Adverbs of Time

What They Are: Adverbs of time tell us when an action occurs. They include words like 'now,' 'then,' 'later,' 'soon,' 'yesterday,' 'today,' 'tonight,' 'tomorrow,' and 'early.' Why They're Important: They give us key information about the timing of actions and events, which is essential for clear communication.

Using Adverbs of Time in Everyday Language

1. Specifying When Something Happened: "I visited them yesterday."
2. Indicating the Duration: "She has been working there since 2010."
3. Describing the Frequency: "He often goes for a walk in the evening."

Common Mistakes with Adverbs of Time

1. Confusing Adverbs of Time with Other Adverbs:
   • ❌ Incorrect: "He quickly finished his work." (When indicating time)
   • ✅ Correct: "He finished his work early."
2. Misplacing the Adverb in a Sentence:
   • ❌ Incorrect: "I'm going tomorrow to the market."
   • ✅ Correct: "I'm going to the market tomorrow."
3. Using the Wrong Adverb for the Time Reference:
   • ❌ Incorrect: "She will call me yesterday."
   • ✅ Correct: "She called me yesterday."
4. Using Adverbs of Time with the Wrong Tense:
   • ❌ Incorrect: "I have seen him yesterday."
   • ✅ Correct: "I saw him yesterday."
5. Omitting Necessary Adverbs of Time:
   • ❌ Vague: "Let's meet at the cafe."
   • ✅ Clear: "Let's meet at the cafe tomorrow."
6. Using Two Adverbs of Time That Contradict Each Other:
   • ❌ Incorrect: "We will start now tomorrow."
   • ✅ Correct: "We will start tomorrow."
7. Using the Incorrect Form of the Adverb:
   • ❌ Incorrect: "He has then left the room."
   • ✅ Correct: "He then left the room."