3.10.2

Saying Where & When

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Using Fronted Adverbials for Describing Where

Fronted adverbials are words or phrases at the start of a sentence that add extra detail. We can use fronted adverbials to show where something has happened. We call these fronted adverbials of place. Let's look at some examples...

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In...

  • In the shed, Dad was hiding all the birthday presents for Jack.
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At...

  • At the shopping centre, I bought new shoes.
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By...

  • By the park, we met for our walk.
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Under...

  • Under my bed, I found a teddy bear.
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Outside...

  • Outside the greenhouse, I found a frog.
Illustrative background for __Down...__Illustrative background for __Down...__ ?? "content

Down...

  • Down by the sea, they were holding a party.

Using Fronted Adverbials to Describe When

Fronted adverbials are words or phrases at the start of a sentence that add extra detail. We can use fronted adverbials to show when something has happened. We call these fronted adverbials of time. Let's look at some examples...

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At...

  • At 3 o'clock, I will make a phone call.
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On...

  • On Monday, I have a doctor's appointment.
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After...

  • After lunch, I will go swimming.
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Before...

  • Before school, I like to read my book.
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As soon as...

  • As soon as she could, she rang her parents.

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