Earlier today, I discovered fronted adverbials. So here, 'earlier today' is a fronted adverbial. Here are some more examples. Calmly, the family sat together and watched a movie.

Put it at the front – “With her eyes closed, she caught the ball” – and you have fronted your adverbial. Other examples of fronted adverbials might include: “Suddenly, Ali’s daily routine changed.” ...

By the ages of seven to nine, pupils will learn about fronted adverbials, adverbs, present perfect and propositions; two years later, they will move on to metaphors, similes, analogies, passive ...

Earlier today, I discovered fronted adverbials. So here, 'earlier today' is a fronted adverbial. Here are some more examples. Calmly, the family sat together and watched a movie.