3.

Present Perfect with ever,

never, just, already and yet
When do we use the Present Perfect
with ever, never, just, already and yet?
We use the Present Perfect with ever and never to talk about life
experiences up to now; with just to talk about actions that
finished a short time ago; and with already and yet to talk about
actions that are (or are expected to be) completed by now.

A: Have you ever tried pizza with bananas?

B: No, I haven’t.

I’ve just seen a man in a noodle costume!

She’s already bought the ingredients, but she

hasn’t cooked the food yet.
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 How many verbs in the Present Perfect can you find
in this conversation? Which verbs are irregular?

Have you sorted out everything for your party yet?

No, I haven’t, and I’ve already been to the shop

twice. I’ve bought some crisps and nuts, and
Mum’s just given me some nice paper cups. But I
haven’t chosen the soft drinks yet. I feel a bit
nervous about it. I’ve never organised a party
before. Have you ever had a party at your house?

There are seven verbs in the Present Perfect. Look!

These verbs are irregular.

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How do we make sentences with the
Present Perfect and ever, never, just,
already and yet? The Present Perfect form is:
have/has + past participle

Present Perfect For life experience up to now,

use the Present Perfect with
ever/never Have you ever eaten chilli crisps? No, I haven’t. ever (in questions) and never (in
I’ve never tasted chilli ice cream. negatives).

I’m not hungry. I’ve just had a pizza.
just
She’s already cooked lunch.
already/yet
She hasn’t cooked lunch yet.
Has she cooked lunch yet?
For actions that finished a
short time ago, use the
Present Perfect with just.
For actions that are (or are expected
Yes, she has. to be) completed by now, use the
Present Perfect with already (in
affirmative sentences) and yet (in
negatives and questions).

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 Practice Time
Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the words in brackets.

1. has just arrived (just / arrive).

We can eat pizza now! The delivery ______________________

2. has already washed (already / wash) the dishes, so we can relax.

Joshua ______________________

3. Have you done the shopping yet (yet / you / do the shopping)?
A: ___________________________________

have
B: Yes, we _____________. ’ve just returned
We ___________________________ (just / return) from the shops.

4. ’ve never eaten

These almond biscuits are amazing! I ___________________________ (never / eat) better ones!

5. haven’t finished yet

They’re working on a cookery project for school. They ___________________________ (yet / not finish).

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