Present Perfect with ever, never, just, already, yet 3.2
When do we use the Present Perfect with ever, never, just, already and yet ? A: Have you ever tried pizza with bananas ? B: No, I haven’t. I ’ve just seen a man in a noodle costume ! She ’s already bought the ingredients, but she hasn’t cooked the food yet. We use the Present Perfect with ever and never to talk about life experiences up to now ; with just to talk about actions that finished a short time ago; and with already and yet to talk about actions that are ( or are expected to be) completed by now. Copyright © 2 020 by Pearson Education Wider World 3
No, I haven’t, and I’ve already been to the shop twice. I’ve bought some crisps and nuts, and Mum’s just given me some nice paper cups. But I haven’t chosen the soft drinks yet. I feel a bit nervous about it. I’ve never organised a party before. Have you ever had a party at your house ? There are seven verbs in the Present Perfect. Look ! How many verbs in the Present Perfect can you find in this conversation ? Which verbs are irregular ? Have you sorted out everything for your party yet ? Copyright © 2 020 by Pearson Education Wider World 3 These verbs are irregular.
How do we make sentences with the Present Perfect and ever, never, just, already and yet ? ever / never just already / yet Have you ever eaten chilli crisps ? Present Perfect Copyright © 2 020 by Pearson Education Wider World 3 I ’ve never tasted chilli ice cream. No, I haven’t. I’m not hungry. I ’ve just had a pizza. She ’s already cooked lunch. She hasn’t cooked lunch yet. Has she cooked lunch yet ? Yes, she has. The Present Perfect form is: have/has + past participle For life experience up to now, use the Present Perfect with ever (in questions) and never (in negatives). For actions that finished a short time ago, use the Present Perfect with just. For actions that are (or are expected to be) completed by now, use the Present Perfect with already (in affirmative sentences) and yet (in negatives and questions).
We can eat pizza now ! The delivery ______________________ ( just / arrive ). Joshua ______________________ ( already / wash ) the dishes, so we can relax. A: ___________________________________ ( yet / you / do the shopping)? B: Yes, we _____________. We ___________________________ ( just / return) from the shops. These almond biscuits are amazing ! I ___________________________ ( never / eat ) better ones ! They’re working on a cookery project for school. They ___________________________ ( yet / not finish ). Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. has already washed Practice Time have Have you done the shopping yet ’ ve just returned Copyright © 2 020 by Pearson Education Wider World 3 has just arrived ’ ve never eaten haven’t finished yet
