Time Expressions
Learn how to use common time expressions in daily routines.
⏰ When do we use Time Expressions?
We use time expressions to say when something happens.
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In (months, years, parts of day):
- I wake up early in the morning.
- She was born in 1995.
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On (specific days and dates):
- We have a meeting on Monday.
- His birthday is on July 5th.
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At (specific times):
- I eat breakfast at 7:00 AM.
- He goes to bed at midnight.
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Before / After / Early / Late:
- I brush my teeth before bed.
- She arrives after lunch.
- He gets up early every day.
- They came home late.
📝 Note
We use in for some special expressions like:
- in the morning
- in the afternoon
- in the evening
Examples:
- I wake up in the morning.
- She studies English in the afternoon.
- We watch TV in the evening.
📌 Structure
- Affirmative:
Subject + verb + time expression - Negative:
Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb + time expression - Question:
When + do/does + subject + verb?
💬 Examples
✅ Positive Examples
- I have breakfast at 7:30 AM.
- She studies English in the evening.
- They go to the gym on Mondays.
❌ Negative Examples
- I don’t go to work on Sundays.
- She doesn’t sleep until late.
- They doesn’t wake up in the afternoon.
❓ Question Examples
- When do you wake up?
- Do they go to the gym on Friday?
- Does she study in the evening?
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