The current day is the day you are speaking on.

The idea

Today means on this day. It can go at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Examples

  • I work at home today.
  • Maya has a music lesson today.
  • The library is closed today.
  • Today, we are making bread.
  • Are you taking the bus today?
  • The children played in the garden today.

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Watch out

Do not normally put on before today: say today, not on today.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct answer. The shop is open on this day: it is open ___. (today / tomorrow)

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    today

    today: The shop is open on the current day.

  2. Choose the correct answer. Our class is today. Is it on the current day? (yes / no)

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    yes

    yes: The class is on the day of speaking.

  3. Choose the correct answer. Choose the natural sentence: (I am busy today / I am busy on today)

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    I am busy today

    I am busy today: The time word needs no preposition here.

Use it today

Say one thing you are doing today in a complete sentence.