Yet and already
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The document discusses the words "already" and "yet". It states that "already" is used to indicate something happened earlier than expected, usually coming before or between verbs. "Yet" is used in questions or negatives to talk about things expected to happen before now but that occurred later than expected, usually coming at the end of sentences. Examples are provided for the use of each word. It also notes that the present perfect tense is usually used with "already" and "yet".
Yet and already
- 1. Fatimah Qadi
- 2. AlreadyAlready We use already to say that something happened earlier than expected. Already usually comes before the main verb or between an auxiliary or modal verb and the main verb. I am sorry, she has already gone home. The film has already started. She's only four years old and she can already read. Fatimah Qadi
- 3. AlreadyAlready The bus has already been here. (It came early and left.) The others have left already. (They came early and left.) Fatimah Qadi
- 4. YetYet We use yet in questions or negative statements to talk about things that we expected to happen before now. Action or activity occurred later than expected. Yet usually comes at the end of the sentence. Have you finished work yet? I haven't seen the new James Bond film yet. Have you met our new colleague? ~ Not yet. Fatimah Qadi
- 5. YetYet The bus hasn't come yet. (It's late and I am still waiting.) The others haven't left yet. (We expected them to leave by now.) Fatimah Qadi
- 6. Yet and AlreadyYet and Already Note We usually use the present perfect with already and yet. Fatimah Qadi
- 7. Yet and AlreadyYet and Already Note We usually use the present perfect with already and yet. Fatimah Qadi