Just/ already/yet/still

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 545.

Exercise 9. Ask questions about the information in italics.

Exercise 8. Give the correct tag to these sentences.

1. They've accepted our offer, _ ?

2. Their dog has attacked two children, _ ?

3. He's never seen such a pretty girl in all his life, _ ?

4. You haven't failed your exam, _ ?

5. Everyone has heard about the leaning tower of Pisa, _ ?

1. I've painted this room.

2. They haven't seen each other for a long time.

3. We've had such a busy day!

4. You've won a lot of money.

5. Jack's gone abroad on business.

6. I've discussed the idea with her.

Just (Note the position)

The Present Perfect is used with just for a recently completed action

He's just gone out. = He went out a few minutes ago.

Has he just gone out?

Just is not used in the negative.

Already (Note the position)

is used to say that something happened sooner than expected

- Don't forget to call Mary.

- I've already called her.

Has she already left? Has she left already? Has she left the house already?

Already is not used in the negative.

Yet (Note the position)

is used to show that the speaker is expecting something to happen

She hasn't phoned yet.

Have you paid the bill yet?

Yet is not used in the positive.

Still (Note the position)

it is used to say that something continues to happen until a particular time

He's still asleep.

Do you still love me?

I still don't understand.

You still haven't given us the keys.