3. Adverb of Time
These adverbs tell us about the time of action. e.g. now, then, soon, tomorrow,
yesterday, today, tonight, again, early, yesterday. Adverbs of Time tell us something about
the time that something happens. They can answer the question "When?". Adverbs of Time
mainly modify verbs.
For examples:
- I will go to Bangkok tomorrow. (When will you go to Bangkok?)
- The guest arrived at our home yesterday. (When did the guest arrive at our home?
- My mother is going to buy a new car soon. (When is your mother going to buy a
new car?)
4. Adverb of Frequency
Adverbs of frequency tell us how many times the action occurs or occurred or will occur.
e.g. daily, sometimes, often, seldom, usually, frequently, always, ever, generally, rarely,
monthly, yearly. They can answer the question "How often?". Adverbs of Frequency mainly
modify verbs.
For examples:
- He goes to the library daily. (How often does he go to the library?)
- My brother never smokes. (How often does your brother smoke?)
- He is always late for class. (How often is he late for class?)
- The employees are paid monthly. (How often are the employees paid?)