9.

Present Perfect with

already/just/yet
When do we use the Present Perfect
with already/just/yet?
We use the Present Perfect with already, just and yet to talk about
recent events.

She’s already bought a map.

They haven’t left for the airport yet.

I’ve just got home.

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 Read the text. Which of these jobs are completed?
a) pack bags b) take dog to Grandad’s
c) buy train tickets d) find sunglasses

There’s so much to do before our holiday

tomorrow! I’ve already bought our train tickets to
the airport, and Mum’s already taken our dog
Peanut to Grandad’s. He’s going to look after
Peanut while we’re away. But we haven’t packed
our bags yet. And I’ve just lost my sunglasses. They
were in my hand a minute ago! Where are they?

b) and c) are completed. Look!

a) and d) aren’t completed.

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How do we make sentences with the
Present Perfect and already/just/yet?
We use already and just Present Perfect with already/just/yet already = earlier than expected
in affirmative sentences I’ve already checked the timetable. just = recently/a short time ago
with the Present Perfect.
He’s just phoned.

We haven’t bought all the food yet.

Already and just usually It hasn’t happened but will
Have you bought tickets yet? probably happen soon.
come immediately
before the main verb.

We use yet in negative Yet usually comes at

sentences and questions the end of the negative
with the Present Perfect. statement or question.

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 Practice Time
Rewrite the underlined sentences. Use already or yet and
the Present Perfect.

1. There’s a lot of food in the fridge. I did the shopping recently.

I’ve already done the shopping.

2. Hurry up! Have you finished?

Have you finished yet?

3. A: She’s fixed my computer. B: Wow! That was quick!

She’s already fixed my computer.

4. They can’t come. They haven’t finished their homework.

They haven’t finished their homework yet.

5. I know it’s really early, but I was hungry. I’ve had my lunch.
I’ve already had my lunch.

6. A: Do you want to go for a run? B: I went for a run a short time ago.
I’ve already gone for a run.
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