In the past units you have studied all about adverbs. For example in unit 16 you learned about adverbs of frequency, in unit 75 you focused on adverbs of quantity, and finally in unit 83 we studied adverbs of manner. If you like, simply go back to those previous units to refresh your memory and then come back to this post to learn more.
In unit 84 we are going to learn about four more types of adverbs:
- Adverbs of time
- Adverbs of place
- Adverbs of certainty
- Connecting adverbs
Today let’s start with adverbs of time and place. Adverbs of time are used to say when something happens. They are normally used at the end of a sentence but may also be used at the beginning in certain cases.
I’m not working today.
Today I’m not working.
Let’s look at some more:
Afterwards
I’m working late tonight so I’ll meet you afterwards.
Again
Has he forgotten his keys again?
Immediately
If you feel sick come home immediately .
Before
Before you leave please take out the rubbish.
Early
Tomorrow I arrive early, so don’t wait up!
Finally
Finally she realised that she didn’t love him.
Last
You are the last person to arrive, please close the door!
Lately
She hasn’t felt too good lately, I wonder what’s wrong?
Late
You’re late for class again
Recently
Recently Mike has been working so hard at school
Then
She arrived and then we went out.
Yesterday
It was my birthday yesterday. I turned 92.
Adverbs of place are normally used to say where something is, or where something happens. They are most commonly used at the end of a sentence, however in formal writing or literary texts you
may use them at the beginning of a sentence.
Above
I saw the spider hanging above my head.
Around
The boys ran around the tree.
Below
They say there are large fish living below the ocean.
Downstairs
My keys are downstairs.
Here
How many people are here?
Inside
The teacher is inside the classroom.
There
The children are sitting over there.
Outside
I’ll wait outside for you.
Wherever
Wherever you go, I’ll be there!
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