Time expressions and tenses

Time expressions indicate the tense. Here is a quick overview of the different time expressions and the tenses used with them.

Usually, never, generally, always, seldom, often – simple present tense

At present, now, at the moment – the present continuous tense

Already, just, yet – present perfect tense

Since, for – present perfect or present perfect continuous tense

Yesterday, last week, two hours ago etc – simple past

Tomorrow, next week, next year – simple future