What are Adverbs of Time?

Definition:

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Adverbs of time are words that modify verbs to indicate when an event occurs. They can be used to indicate when an event happened in the past, present, or future.

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Types : 

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There are four main types of adverbs of time:

1. Sequence adverbs

2. Frequency adverbs

3. Duration adverbs

4. Range adverbs

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Let's take a closer look at each type of adverb of time.

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1. Sequence adverbs

Sequence adverbs indicate the order in which events occur. For example:

• First
• Initially
• Previously
• Subsequently
• Last
• Finally

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2. Frequency adverbs : 

Frequency adverbs indicate how often an event occurs. 

For example:

• Always
• Often
• Regularly
• Seldom
• Sometimes

3. Duration adverbs :

 Duration adverbs indicate how long an event lasts.

 For example:

• Briefly
• Frequently
• Momentarily
• Quickly
• Slowly

4. Range adverbs : 

Range adverbs indicate the extent or scope of an event. 

For example:

• Completely
• Fully
• Partially
• Slightly

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Examples:

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Now that you know the different types of adverbs of time, let's look at some examples of how they're used.

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1. Sequence adverbs are often used to give instructions. 

For example:

• First, add the flour and sugar to the bowl.
• Previously, we only used adverbs of time to indicate when an event happened.
• Last, I'll show you how to make the icing.

2. Frequency adverbs are often used or applied to talk about habitual actions.

For example:

• always make sure to pack a snack for the plane.
• He usually forgets to bring his wallet.
• never wear socks with sandals.
• She seldom goes out on weekends.
• Sometimes I watch TV before I go to bed.

3. Duration adverbs are often used to describe how long an event lasts. 

For example:

• The meeting lasted for only five minutes.
• I stayed at the party for two hours.
• The test was over in a little bit more than an hour.

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4. Range adverbs are often used to compare two things. 

For example:

• The cake is completely covered in frosting.
• His house is fully furnished.
• The store is only partially open on Sundays.

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Conclusion:

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There are many adverbs of time that can be used to describe when an event occurs. Some of these adverbs are: always, never, sometimes, usually, and rarely.

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