Adverbs of time. adverbs of time

Adverbs of tense can be classified into: definite, indefinite and tense.

Definite tense adverbs can come at the beginning or end of the sentence., which is more common to appear at the end of the sentence.

Ex.: I will go to Miami next year. (I will go to Miami next year).
Mary traveled to Japan last year. (Mary traveled to Japan last year).
Bob and Mark are going to the club on saturday. (Bob and Mark are going to the club on Saturday).

Indefinite tense adverbs can come at the beginning:

Suddenly he entered in the classroom. (Suddenly he entered the classroom).

In the middle:

I’ve already done my english exercises. (I've already done my English exercises).

Or at the end:

I havent finished my Spanish course yet. (I haven't finished my Spanish course or I haven't finished my Spanish course yet).

have they eat yet? (Has he already come?).

Duration adverbs must come at the end of the sentences:

Bob has lived in this house since 2008. (Bob has lived in this house since 2008).
I work from Monday to Thursday. (I work from Monday to Thursday).


Layssa Gabriela Almeida e Silva
Brazil School Collaborator
Degree in Languages ​​- English from the State University of Goiás - UEG
Improvement course in English by Zoni Language Centers - USA - USA

Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/ingles/adverbs-of-time.htm

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