PRESENT PERFECT

PRESENT PERFECT

Grammar explanation

• We often use just, yet, still and already with the present perfect because they are related to the present moment. This page focuses on the meaning and use of these words when they are used with the present perfect.

• Just comes between the auxiliary verb (have/has) and the past participle.

yet

• Yet used with the present perfect means 'at any time up to now'. We use it to emphasise that we expect something to happen soon. Yet (in this context) is only used in negative sentences and questions.

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ALREADY

• Already used with the present perfect means 'before now'. We use it to emphasise that something happened before something else or earlier than expected.

I've already spent my salary and it's two weeks before payday.

He wanted to see Sudden Risk but I've already seen it.

The train's left already!

Already can come between the auxiliary and the main verb or at the end of the clause.

QUIZ TIME

Are you ready?

Multiple Choice

Have you eaten _____? If not, we can go to that new Italian place.

• yet

• just

• still

Multiple Choice

Have they _____ finished redecorating your house? That was quick!

• yet

• still

• already

Multiple Choice

I haven't seen the new Marvel film _____. Do you want to go and see it this week?

• just

• yet

• already

Multiple Choice

Oh, what a surprise! I've _____ seen your sister. Is your whole family here too?

• just

• yet

That's all folks!

HAPPY FRIDAY :)