#76 - Adverbs of Time - English Grammar

Adverbs of time indicate when something happened, will happen, how long it happened or how often it happens. They are usually placed at the end of the sentence with the exception of several time adverbs. Make sure to use the correct verb tense for each adverb of time.

Adverbs of Time - When something happened or will happen

I bought a car yesterday.
I had lunch with Susan today.
I will call Sandy tomorrow.
I will see them later.
I have to leave now.

Adverbs of Time - How long something happened

I stayed at work all night.
She worked on the science project for hours.
I slept all day.
The foreign exchange student stayed with us for a year.

Adverbs of Time - How often something happens (definitely)

These adverbs of time are used when an action happens at the same time of a certain period. They are used at the end of the sentence.

He works out daily.
I call my grandmother weekly.
We pay our bills monthly.
We get check-ups annually.

Adverbs of Time - How often something happens (indefinitely)

These adverbs of time are used when an action does not happen at the same time of a certain period. They are not placed at the end of the sentence. They are placed after the main verb. If the sentence uses an auxiliary verb, the adverb of time is placed in between the auxiliary verb and the verb. If the sentence uses a "be" verb, the adverb of time is placed after the "be" verb.

I often see them at the library.
She never helps anyone.
She is occasionally late for school.
We normally eat dinner at home.
You should always brush your teeth in the morning.
We can usually find a parking spot here.
He is rarely happy.
They are never on time.