Read the rules
- Use just in positive sentences to say that something has happened very recently.
- Put just before the main verb.
I have just phoned her.
- Use already in positive sentences to say that something has happened before now or earlier than expected.
- Put already before the main verb.
She has already read these books.
- Use yet in negative sentences and questions to ask if something (that you think is going to happen) has happened or to say it hasn't happened.
- Put yet at the end of a sentence.
— Has Tom been to a school disco yet?
— No, he hasn't been there yet.
Complete the sentences with the correct options
We use already to say that something happened
- after now.
- before the specific moment.
- earlier than expected.
Already is used in
- positive sentences.
- negative sentences.
- questions.
We use just to say that something happened
- some time ago.
- very recently.
- in the past.
Just is used in
- positive sentences.
- negative sentences.
- questions.
We use yet to
- ask when something has or hasn't happened.
- say that something has happened.
- ask if something has happened or hasn't happened.
Yet is used in
- negative sentences and questions.
- positive sentences and questions.
- positive and negative sentences.
Complete the dialogue
- yet
- just
- already
Lily: It's Saturday, what do you fancy doing tonight?
Alex: Why don't we go to the cinema? I haven't seen the latest Marvel film [ ].
Lily: Hmm ... what about a cartoon or a musical? I'm not really into action films.
Alex: I bet you will like it. They say this film is full of dramatic dialogues and funny situations.
Lily: Well, maybe next time. I'd like to see that new horror film.
Alex: Ah, yes! Me too. But it's got an 18 certificate, so we can't see it.
Lily: Alright. I've [ ] changed my mind. Let's watch the new Marvel film tonight.
Alex: Great! I've [ ] got the tickets.