The Big Four
Yesterday
The day before todayUsed for the immediate past day. Can be combined with morning/evening.
- I saw him yesterday at the park.
- We met yesterday morning for coffee.
- It rained heavily yesterday afternoon.
- They finally arrived yesterday evening.
Last
Previous periodUsed with a specific time period (week, month, year, night).
- She arrived home late last night.
- We went to Italy last year.
- I visited my grandparents last week.
- He bought a new car last month.
Ago
Back from nowAlways goes at the END of the time phrase.
- They left on vacation two days ago.
- The accident happened a long time ago.
- I started cooking five minutes ago.
- We moved to this city ten years ago.
In
Specific Year/MonthUsed with years, centuries, and months (when speaking generally).
- My brother was born in 1999.
- We met at the beach in July.
- This old house was built in the 19th century.
- School started in September.
The "Ago" Machine
Enter a past year to see how we use "ago" relative to today.
The Time Sorter
Look at the phrase and choose the missing keyword.
Complete the phrase
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Key Words Quiz
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