The document discusses the use of words in the present perfect tense in English. It explains that "already", "just", "yet", "before", and "ever" can be used with the present perfect and provides examples of how each word is used in sentences. It also notes where each word is typically placed in a sentence. The main topic is the present perfect tense and how various words modify or add meaning when used with the present perfect.
The document discusses the use of words in the present perfect tense in English. It explains that "already", "just", "yet", "before", and "ever" can be used with the present perfect and provides examples of how each word is used in sentences. It also notes where each word is typically placed in a sentence. The main topic is the present perfect tense and how various words modify or add meaning when used with the present perfect.
The document discusses the use of words in the present perfect tense in English. It explains that "already", "just", "yet", "before", and "ever" can be used with the present perfect and provides examples of how each word is used in sentences. It also notes where each word is typically placed in a sentence. The main topic is the present perfect tense and how various words modify or add meaning when used with the present perfect.
Docente: Víctor Castro Luy PRESENT PERFECT There are words you can use in Present Perfect.
already (+) I've already done my homework.
just (+) She's just gone to school.
They haven't finished yet.
yet (-) (?) Has she phoned yet? They haven't been to Paris before. before (-/+) (?) They have been to Paris before. Have they been to Paris before? PRESENT PERFECT
already (+) after have / has
Or at the end of the sentence
I have already eaten dinner.
She has already taken a shower.
I have eaten dinner already.
She has taken a shower already. PRESENT PERFECT
just (+) after have / has
I have just taken a shower.
She has just finished her homework.
He has just played a video game. That’s enough for tonight.
PRESENT PERFECT
at the end of the sentence
yet (-) (?) Or after have or has in negative statements only