auf DeutschPosition of Time Expressions
(e.g.: recently, now, then, yesterday)
Adverbs of time are usually put at the end of the sentence.
| subject | verb(s) | indirect object | direct object | time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | will tell | you | the story | tomorrow. |
If you don't want to put emphasis on the time, you can also put the adverb of time at the beginning of the sentence.
| time | subject | verb(s) | indirect object | direct object |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | I | will tell | you | the story. |
Note that some time expressions are adverbs of frequency (always, never, usually usw.). These are usually put before the main verb (except for 'be' as a main verb). (see also Position of Adverbs)
| subject | auxiliary/be | adverb | main verb | object, place or time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | often | go swimming | in the evenings. | |
| He | doesn't | always | play | tennis. |
| We | are | usually | here in summer. | |
| I | have | never | been | abroad. |
Exercise on position of time expressions
Changed: 10th Dec 2010 19:35
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