So, remember, "yet" is for an action that has not happened but we expect will happen. This is the reason we use "haven't" and "have" in the in the case of these example sentences. So, meaning, "Is it finished?" "Is it not finished?" "Has it been completed?" "Has it not been completed?" For example, "Have you done your homework yet?" You'll notice that we're using the present perfect, "I haven't done my homework," "Have you done your homework yet?" We use "yet" because of this expectation meaning up until now, up until this point in time has the action been completed. We also use "yet" in questions about the action. For example, "I haven't done my homework yet." Here, we see "yet" at the end of this sentence. We use "yet" for actions that have not happened when we're making statements. So, depending on your situation, this is just a specific action that is expected to occur. It can mean something at work like sending a file or attending a meeting. This can mean like daily activities like taking a shower, brushing your teeth. ![]() So, let's get started.įirst, let's look at the word, "yet." We use the word, "yet" for actions that we expect to occur, something we think is probably going to happen. ![]() I'm also going to explain some nuances of a few question patterns you might hear these words used in. Today, I'm going to talk about two words, "yet" and "already," and the difference between the two.
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