Present perfect with already
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1) The document discusses the use of "already" with the present perfect tense to indicate that an action has been completed prior to the present moment. 2) Examples are provided where "already" is used to clarify that something has happened when someone incorrectly thinks it has not. 3) Additional examples are given asking for actions to be done and responding with the present perfect and "already" to show the action has been completed.
Present perfect with already
- 1. Present perfect with already.
- 2. We often usealreadywiththePresentperfect to say that something has happened.e.g.There havealreadybeen severalspacestations .We havealreadydone a lot in space.
- 3. We use it especially when somebody wrongly thinks that something hasnot happened.e.gA-When are you going to call your sister?B- Ivealready called her.A-oh, good. what did she say?
- 4. A- Could you wash the car, please?B-Ivealreadywashed it!A-Oh, fantastic! Thank you very much!
- 5. Give replies with already.Please remember to send the letters.__________________________b. Can Ann get a melon? Please ask her.______________________________Ive already sent them.Shes already got one.
- 6. Give replies with already.c. Could Ann and Peter buy some tomatoes, too?__________________________d. Id like Peter to clean the windows.______________________________Theyve already bought some.Hes already cleaned them.
- 7. Give replies with already.e. Can you wash the dishes, please?__________________________f. You and Ann must remember to do your homework for school.______________________________Ive already washed them.Weve already done it.
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