Ever Yet

We use "ever" in interrogative sentences:

We use "yet" in interrogative and negative sentences and it suggests a time
a. Have you ever been to the United States?
later than expected.
b. Have you ever traveled by train?
a. Have you done your homework? No, I haven't done it yet.
c. Have you ever failed a class?
b. Has your father seen your report? No, he hasn't seen it yet.
c. Have the visitors arrived? No, they haven't arrived yet.
Never
We use "never" in affirmative sentences: but the meaning is negative.
EXERCISES
a. I have never cheated in an exam.
b. My son has never been to Moscow.
c. My brother has never visited London before. A: Follow the example and do the same using ALREADY:

Example: Bring the milk in, please. - I have ALREADY brought it in.
Just
We use "just" to express a recently completed action. 1. You must find the tickets soon.
a. The cat has just caught a bird.
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b. The guests have just arrived.
c. I have just finished my homework. 2. Turn the radio down, please.
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Already 3. Tidy your room.

We use "already" to express that something has happened sooner than ………………………………………………………..

expected. 4. Could you post the letters, please?

a. Don't forget to bring your book! Oh, I have already brought it.
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b. The boys are going to pack, aren't they? No. They have already packed.
c. Is Adam going to buy a new car? No, he isn't. He has already bought it. 5. Why don’t you see a doctor?
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B: Follow the example and do the same using YET: 5. You haven’t visited Tokyo ………………………………… .

Example: She has been in the shop. (buy anything) - She has been in D: Follow the example and do the same using JUST:
the shop but she hasn’t bought anything YET.
Example: he / go out - What has he JUST done? - He has JUST
gone out.

1. I’ve written to them three times. (not reply)

………………………………………………………………………….……. 1. She / leave the room

2. I’ve asked you again and again. (not do it) ………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………...…... ………………………………………………………………………………

3. I lent him $10 last month. (not give it back) 2. they / watch the news

……………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………

4. He lost his pen a week ago. (not find it) ………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………...………... 3. I / finish homework

5. He borrowed my book last year. (not give it back) ………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………

4. he / put on the jacket

C: Fill in the blanks with ALREADY or YET: ………………………………………………………………………………

1. He hasn’t called us ……………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………

2. They have ………………………………… sent the letter. 5. she / catch a fish

3. John has ……………………………… bought the tickets for the ………………………………………………………………………………

football match. ………………………………………………………………………………

4. We have ……………………………….. been to Mexico three times.

E: Complete the sentences with ‘ever / never’ 1. I have eaten sushi before. (already)

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1. Have you __________ eaten lobster? 2. She hasn’t visited Germany. (yet)

2. I have ___________ been to France. _______________________________________________________

3. I think I have __________ really known you. 3. They have seen this movie. (already)

4. That’s the smallest car I have __________ ridden in. _______________________________________________________

5. If you __________ have questions, please don't hesitate to contact 4. We have met your teacher. (just)

me personally. _______________________________________________________

6. She is probably the most fascinating woman I have ____________ 5. My brother hasn’t started school. (yet)

met. _______________________________________________________

7. If you have __________ felt or known real love, you know it is well 6. Daniel hasn’t fixed the broken pipe. (yet)

worth the wait. _______________________________________________________

8. Have your children ____________ had Turkish Delight or 7. We haven’t participated in any internship programs. (yet)

chocolate-covered pistachios? _______________________________________________________

9. You have no right to say what the greatest movie is if you have 8. My daughter has lost her purse. (just)

___________ seen “Citizen Kane.” _______________________________________________________

10. _________ have I suggested that a test should replace a teacher! 9. He has finished his assignment. (already)

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F: Rewrite the sentences adding (Already / Just / Yet) 10. Your son has broken his arm. (just)

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G: Complete these sentences with 'already', 'still', 'always' or 'yet'.

1. John moved to London 10 years ago and he ___________ lives

there.

2. Julie ______________ walks to school.

3. "What time is the accountant coming?" "He's ____________

here!"

4. "I ordered a book last week. Has it arrived ______________?"

5. "Do you ______________ take milk in your coffee?"

6. I've been taking lessons but I __________ haven't made much

progress""

7. Emma moved in last week and she _____________ knows

everyone!

8. I _______________ save my files and turn off the computer before

I leave.

9. Peter sent in an application form two weeks ago but he

__________ hasn't received a reply.

10. The manager resigned yesterday, but his resignation hasn't

been officially announced __________.

TEACHER ALINE