Adverbs of Time
When things happen: yesterday, today, soon, already, yet, still
When to Use Adverbs of Time
- •Point in time: yesterday, today, tomorrow, now, then, soon.
- •Already: completed sooner than expected. I've already finished.
- •Yet: in questions/negatives for expected actions. Have you finished yet?
- •Still: continuing situation. She's still working.
- •Position: usually at end, but already/still/yet have special positions.
How to Form Adverbs of Time
Affirmative (+)
Subject + verb + time adverb (usually at end)
Negative (-)
Subject + haven't/hasn't + verb + yet; Subject + still + haven't
Question (?)
Have you + verb + yet?
💡 Already: before main verb or at end. Yet: at end in questions/negatives. Still: before main verb.
Examples of Adverbs of Time
✓I've already eaten.
✗I've eaten already yet.
Don't use already and yet together.
✓Have you finished yet?
✗Have you already finished yet?
Yet in questions; already in positive.
✓She still hasn't called.
✗She hasn't still called.
Still before hasn't.
Common Mistakes with Adverbs of Time
💡 Practice Tips for Adverbs of Time
- • Already: positive, before verb or at end (I've already done it).
- • Yet: questions/negatives, at end (Have you done it yet?).
- • Still: continuing, before main verb (I'm still waiting).
- • Just: very recently (I've just arrived).
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