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Have you done your homework already/yet?

• Thread starter evoke0
• Start date May 28, 2023
• May 28, 2023

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Both are possible, depending on the context.  

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• May 30, 2023

I suspect there's no difference between AE and BE on this. As Bevj says, both are possible; it all depends on the situation. If this was an exam question it's a poor one, if there was no explanatory context.  

evoke0 said: Have you done your homework _____? Yet Already Click to expand...

evoke0 said: Beware it must be in British E nglish and A merican E nglish is considered wrong. Click to expand...

gato radioso

gengo said: That is a very poor exam question since, as others have said, both are equally correct, so it is impossible to choose one over the other. 1. Have you done your homework yet? 2. Have you done your homework already? #1 is simply asking if you have done this action. #2 adds a different nuance because it conveys the idea of the action being completed sooner than expected, etc. I understand why this is difficult for Spanish speakers because both of the above translate to ¿Ya hiciste tu tarea? I agree with Newt that there is no difference between the two varieties in this respect (as far I am aware). Click to expand...

gato radioso said: In fact, to make the difference clear, many Spanish speakers would say: #1: No has hecho la tarea todavía? Simply asking...but with some negative nuance... you tend to suspect he/she didn't. #2: Ya hiciste la tarea? Wow, you did it so fast that I'm impressed! Click to expand...

gengo said: I wasn't trying to imply that there is no way in Spanish to convey the distinction, and simply meant that a basic translation of both English sentences renders the same Spanish sentence, which may lead to confusion among English learners. Also, #1 in English has no negative nuance by itself. Only intonation, context, body language, and so forth add that nuance. Click to expand...

Already and Yet with Present Perfect Tense - Practice

Exercise. Do we use for or since with the following time references?

• I haven't phoned home --- for since Christmas.
• We've been here --- for since nine o'clock.
• I have worked for International House --- for since more than eight years.
• I haven't visited my home town --- for since I left school.
• I haven't been to the cinema --- for since ages.
• I have studied non-stop --- for since 9.15.
• I have had a driving licence --- for since I was eighteen.
• She hasn't had a day off --- for since 1999.
• Johan has been in England --- for since more than two weeks now.
• Peter has been my best friend --- for since we were nine.

Already and Yet with Present Perfect Tense - More Practice

Exercise. Decide if you need for or since with these time expressions.

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English Grammar – Using ALREADY & YET

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• I 've already visited three universities.
• She 's just won the match.
• I haven't made a decision yet .
• ‘ Have you seen that new film yet ? ’   ‘ Yes, I have . / No, I haven't . ’
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• do, did  →  done   eat, ate  →  eaten
• They 've just made a big announcement.
• Have you finished that book yet ?
• Spring has already arrived in Madrid!
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How to use the 'Present Perfect'

'I have been to Boston.'

Have/has + past participle makes the present perfect .

She has lost her bag. They have taken a taxi I have been to Australia

The present perfect tense is used to describe something that happened in the past, but the exact time it happened is not important. It has a relationship with the present.

I have done my homework = I finished my homework in the past. It is not important at what exact time, only that it is now done. I have forgotten my bag. = Exactly when in the past that I forgot it is not important. The important thing is that I don't have it now .

As we do not use exact time expressions with the past perfect, we cannot say: I have done my homework yesterday

In this case we use the past simple tense: I did my homework yesterday.

Using already just and yet with the present perfect

Already , just and yet can are all used with the present perfect.

Already means 'something has happened sooner than we expected: 'The movie only came out yesterday, but I have already seen it.'

Just means 'a short time ago': 'I have just seen your brother going into the bank with a gun!'

Yet is only used in questions and negative sentences. It means 'something is expected to happen': 'Have you finished the report yet?' No, I haven't finished it yet.'

Now choose the best answer to make the present perfect:

• My parents ___. retired yet have retired has retired
• Your sister ___ my car. has borrowed have borrowed has borrow
• Have you ___ the movie yet? have seen looked seen
• Please wait. I haven't finished ___. just already yet
• Water __ found on Mars. have has be has been
• I have ___ all my money. spend spent has spend
• They ___ you a cake. have maded have make have made

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Just / still / yet / already

The words JUST , ALREADY , STILL AND YET are all adverbs. They give more information about when an action is done. Let’s have a look at how to use each of them.

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A few explanation about Just / still / yet / already

These adverbs are most seen with the present perfect tense , as they often refer to a period of time that relates to both the past and present. When using these adverbs, the key thing to remember is the position they take in a sentence.

1. JUST We use ‘just’ to indicate that an action has occurred very recently. e.g., I have just got back from the shops . POSITION: It is placed between the auxiliary verb and the main verb .

2. STILL We use ‘still’ to indicate that an action, which we have been waiting for or expecting, has not happened . It is often used to talk about things we expected to happen but didn’t . ‘Still’ is often used with negative sentences. e.g., I have been waiting for the train for 30 min, and it still hasn’t arrived ! POSITION: It is placed between the subject and the auxiliary verb .

3. YET We use ‘yet’ to mean ‘ at any time up to now ‘. We use it to emphasise that we expect something to happen soon . ‘Yet’ is used in questions and negative sentences . e.g., Have you done your homework yet? POSITION: It is placed at the end of a sentence or question .

4. ALREADY We use ‘already’ to mean ‘ before now ’. We use it to indicate that an action has occurred before we expected it to . e.g., I have already seen that movie ten times ! e.g., I have seen that movie ten times already ! POSITION: It is placed between the auxiliary verb and the main verb or at the end of a sentence.

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Grammar: Yet and Already

1: work it out.

We use 'yet' and 'already' for different reasons. Do you know the difference between them?

Look at these sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold and try to work out when we use 'yet' and when we use 'already'.

Have you finished your homework yet? Have you finished your homework already? That was quick! Haven't you finished your homework yet? Hurry up!

Now try the quiz below to check your ideas.

2: Spot the Difference

Complete each of the following sentences using 'yet' or 'already':

3: Sentence Transformation

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.

1. I still have to pay the bill. I haven't paid .........................................

2. I saw that film before. I .......................................... seen that film.

3. Are you still at work? Haven't you finished ........................................?

4. They previously sold their house. They have ........................................ their house.

5. John and Silvia went home earlier. John and Silvia have ........................................ home.

6. Is the football match over? Has the football match ........................................?

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Need more practice in 'yet' and 'already'? Think about things you have done or achieved in your life and things you haven't. Write sentences using 'already' and 'yet'.

I've already been to France. I haven't learnt to drive yet.

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Still, Yet, Already and Anymore

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Below you will find a comprehensive list of questions for English learners to practice using “still, yet, already, and anymore” in English language conversations.

These four words are crucial for effective communication, as they express the speaker’s attitudes towards actions, events, and states.

Each question is designed to help English language learners practice using these words in context and improve their grammatical skills through conversation .

How To Use Still, Yet, Already and Anymore

“Still”, “yet”, “already”, and “anymore” are all adverbs that express the speaker’s attitude towards the completion or continuation of an action, event or state.

“Still” indicates that an action, event, or state continues up to the present moment and may continue in the future. It is used with present simple and present continuous tenses.

Example: “I am still waiting for my friend.”

“Yet” indicates that an action, event or state has not happened so far, but it may happen in the future. It is used in negative sentences and questions in the present simple tense.

Example: “Have you finished your homework yet?”

“Already” indicates that an action, event or state has happened or been completed before the expected or agreed time. It is used with the present perfect tense.

Example: “I have already eaten breakfast.”

“Anymore” is used to indicate that an action, event, or state no longer occurs or continues in the present or future. It is used in negative sentences and questions in the present simple tense.

Example: “She doesn’t play piano anymore.”

Conversation Questions

• Do you think it's it still necessary for students to memorize multiplication tables?
• Would you say that technology has already replaced the need for traditional libraries?
• Do you think some people are still relying on cash to pay for things?
• Do you think we have already seem the major effects of global warming?
• Has the traditional 9-5 workday already become a thing of the past?
• Do you think face-to-face business meetings will still be a thing in 10 years?
• Do you think physical exercise still necessary for a healthy lifestyle?
• Are paper maps still needed with the widespread use of GPS?
• Is the idea of privacy still relevant in the digital age?
• Do you think the current education system in your country is still effective?

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English notes latest questions, have you done your homework “yet” or “already”.

At this time, it is crucial to ensure that all necessary tasks have been completed in a timely manner. With that being said, have you completed your assigned homework “yet” or “already”? It is important to take responsibility for our academic responsibilities and make sure they are fulfilled promptly. By completing your homework “yet”, you demonstrate a proactive attitude towards your education and showcase your dedication to learning. On the other hand, finishing it “already” shows that you have prioritized your obligations and have managed your time effectively. Remember, staying on top of your assignments is crucial for academic success and sets a solid foundation for future endeavors.

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Present Perfect

For recently finished actions.

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In this grammar section we will have a look at the tense Present Perfect to talk about recently finished/completed actions.

A: How long have you worked there? B: I have worked there for 3 years.

A: How long have you been friends? B: We haven’t been friends for long. We have been friends since 2022

The video gives an overview of to Present Perfect for something recently completed/finished actions.

It shows the meaning/usage: when and why to use the Present Perfect.

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How and when do we use the Present Perfect?

Present Perfect is also used to talk about something recently finished.

I have just done my homework: This means not so long ago you finished your homework . It is an unspecified time in the past . We don’t know when the person did it, but it wasn’t so long ago . It is usually used to stress that you finished the action and there it no need to do it anymore or no need to worry about it anymore .

I have already done my homework: This means you finished your homework somewhere before now . It is an unspecified time in the past . We don’t know when the person did it . It is usually used to stress that you finished the action and there it no need to do it anymore or no need to worry about it anymore .

Present Perfect is also used to talk about something that is not finished.

I haven’t done my homework yet : This means you did not finished your homework somewhere before now but that you will do it later . It is usually used to stress that you did not finished the action but you will do it somewhere soon in the future.

• Just: recently finished actions. positive and questions. Between have and the main verb : I have just finished . 
• Already: finished actions. positive and questions. Between have and the main verb : I have already finished .
• Yet: not finished, but will finish it later. Negative and questions. At the end of the sentence: I haven’t finished yet .

Have a look at the questions and write your answers in the comments below . Also give us some more details about when, where, why,….

• What have you already done today?
• What haven’t you done yet today, but must still do today?
• What have you just finished before answering these questions?
• Have you just had some food?
• Have you already finished your homework?
• Have you already studied today?
• Have you just had a phone call?
• Have you already had lunch today?
• Which movie have you already seen more than 2 times?
• Which goals in your life have you already achieved?

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Simple Past or Present Perfect Simple

Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple).

• Mother: I want to prepare dinner. (you / wash) the dishes yet?
• Daughter: I (wash) the dishes yesterday, but I (have / not) the time yet to do it today.
• Mother: (you / do / already) your homework?
• Daughter: No, I (come / just) home from school.
• Mother: You (come) home from school two hours ago!
• Daughter: Well, but my friend Lucy (call) when I (arrive) and I (finish / just) the phone call.
• Mother: (you / see / not) Lucy at school in the morning?
• Daughter: Yes, but we (have / not) time to talk then.

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