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Present Perfect Tense - Already and Yet :: Grammar File & Practice exercise

Created by: Nikita Kovalyov
Updated: April 2004

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Present Perfect Tense - Already and Yet

Already means that something happened earlier than we expected. With Present Perfect already usually goes after have or has and before the main verb.

Examples

   - We've already had our breakfast.

   - When are you going to do your homework?
   - But I've already done it!

   - Do you want a cup of coffee?
   - No, thanks. I've already had one."

Yet means that something that we expected has happened or hasn't happened. We usually put it at the end of a sentence.

Examples

   - Has the post arrived yet?

   - Have you done your homework?
   - Not yet.

   - Haven't you got ready yet? Look at the time!

Already and Yet with Present Perfect Tense - Practice

Exercise. Do we use for or since with the following time references?

Already and Yet with Present Perfect Tense - More Practice

Exercise. Decide if you need for or since with these time expressions.

Learn how to use 'for' and 'since' with the Present Perfect Tense

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