Just, Already, and Yet

Hook

“Has the bus arrived yet?” “Yes, it has already arrived.” “No, it hasn’t arrived yet.” Three tiny words, three different meanings.

Notice

“I’ve just finished my homework.” — “Have you already eaten?” — “She hasn’t called me yet.”

Rule

Just = a very short time ago (goes between have/has and the verb). Already = sooner than expected (also goes before the verb, or at the end). Yet = up to now, used in negatives and questions, and goes at the end of the sentence.

Practice

  1. I ______ (just/arrive) home. Answer: have just arrived
  2. Have you finished the report ______? Answer: yet
  3. She ______ (already/eat) lunch. Answer: has already eaten
  4. We haven’t decided ______. Answer: yet
  5. They ______ (just/leave) the office. Answer: have just left

Connect

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This lesson supports: I can describe experiences and events using simple language.

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