Adverbs of time. Interactive worksheet | TopWorksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve each part of this worksheet step by step and explain the solutions.

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1. Circle: the word that tells when something happens.

We need to circle the adverb of time in each sentence — these are words that tell when, how long, or how often something happens.

Let’s go through each:

a) I woke up earlier.
→ "earlier" tells when (in the past, before now).
✔ Circle: earlier

b) They will be here later.
→ "later" tells when (in the future).
✔ Circle: later

c) We should be home soon.
→ "soon" tells when (not long from now).
✔ Circle: soon

d) I am going to the movies tomorrow.
→ "tomorrow" tells when (the next day).
✔ Circle: tomorrow

e) I immediately took him to the doctor.
→ "immediately" tells when (right away).
✔ Circle: immediately

f) He sometimes forgets to eat breakfast.
→ "sometimes" tells how often (not always).
✔ Circle: sometimes

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2. Match the words that are opposite in meaning.

We have two columns:
Left: earlier, first, always, after, last, often
Right: later, sometimes, never, before, sometimes, before

Let’s match opposites:

- earlier ↔ later
- first ↔ last
- always ↔ never
- after ↔ before
- often ↔ sometimes
- sometimes ↔ often (but “sometimes” is listed twice — likely a typo; it should pair with “often”)

Wait — let's look at the list again:

Words given:
- earlier
- always
- after
- last
- often
- first
- later
- sometimes
- never
- before

Now pair them:

- earlier ↔ later
- always ↔ never
- after ↔ before
- last ↔ first
- often ↔ sometimes

So matching pairs:

| Word | Opposite |
|------------|--------------|
| earlier | later |
| always | never |
| after | before |
| last | first |
| often | sometimes |

✔ So the correct matches are:

- earlier → later
- always → never
- after → before
- last → first
- often → sometimes

(Note: "sometimes" appears twice in the list — one on the left and one on the right. That’s okay because it can pair with "often".)

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3. Fill in the adverbs.

Available adverbs: usually, before, never, tomorrow, sometimes, always

Let’s complete each sentence logically.

a) I am going to my friend's house _________.
→ We need a time adverb. "Tomorrow" fits well.
✔ tomorrow

b) I have been there many times _________.
→ This is about frequency. "Before" makes sense — it means in the past.
✔ before

c) It's the best! We _________ have lots of fun.
→ Frequency: "always" or "usually"? Since it says "It's the best!" — strong positive, so likely "always".
✔ always

d) _________ we go to the park, but we stay in his backyard.
→ This needs a contrast. The sentence says they go to the park, but then stay in the backyard — suggesting it's not always the case. So "sometimes" fits.
✔ Sometimes

e) When we are together, we _________ get bored!
→ "Never" makes sense — if they're together, they don't get bored.
✔ never

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✔ Final Answers:

#### 1. Circle the adverb of time:
a) earlier
b) later
c) soon
d) tomorrow
e) immediately
f) sometimes

#### 2. Match opposites:
- earlier ↔ later
- always ↔ never
- after ↔ before
- last ↔ first
- often ↔ sometimes

#### 3. Fill in the blanks:
a) I am going to my friend's house tomorrow.
b) I have been there many times before.
c) It's the best! We always have lots of fun.
d) Sometimes we go to the park, but we stay in his backyard.
e) When we are together, we never get bored!

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📝 Summary:

This worksheet teaches adverbs of time, which show when, how often, or how long actions happen. By identifying and using them correctly, students improve their understanding of sentence timing and frequency.

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