Present Perfect Learning Path

Already, Yet and Just with Present Perfect

Place already, yet and just naturally in present perfect sentences.

Already often shows something happened sooner than expected; yet is common in questions and negatives; just means very recently.

Example 1

I have already eaten.

Example 2

Have you finished yet?

Example 3

She has just arrived.

Use this as a learning loop

  1. Read the rule and examples.
  2. Say or write three examples of your own.
  3. Check the related contrast pages.
  4. Take the diagnostic and revisit weak areas.

Next step

Go back to the complete guide or take the diagnostic. Your mistakes should decide the next page you study.

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