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Adverbs of Time : just, now, already -School and Studying

Adverbs of time: just, now, already -school and studying.

In this full tutorial for beginners’ learners are going to learn how to use adverbs of time- just, now, already and match the words with each definition.

Subject matter: Adverbs of time: just, now, already Vocabulary Focus:  School and Studying Materials: Charts, pictures

Learning experiences

A. Pre- activity

Vocabulary Drill

Show pictures about school and studying and have students tell what they see in the pictures

B. Activity Proper

Presentation

Teacher reads the passage as students listen and fill in the blanks and answer the questions.

 I am Rin and my first day of the school-year was really great. My classmates, Tom, and Audrie were sitting just behind me in biology class, and Tom was sitting right next to me in math. We had a lot of fun. But we have to start studying a lot too. Now, I am finishing a history project that I was doing in the summer.

I am Rin and my first day of the school-year was really ________________. My classmates, Tom, and Audrie were sitting just _____________me in biology class, and Tom was sitting right next to me in math. We had _______________ fun. But we have to start studying a lot too. Now, I am finishing a history project that I was doing in the ____________.

  Answer the questions.

• Who was sitting behind Rin in biology class?
• What is Rin doing now?
• What did Otto do after school?

Match the word with its definition.

Pass                       a fixed period of time for school or office

College                  to succeed in an examination

Term                      place to get higher education

C.Analysis and discussion

Discuss that adverb of time “ Just ” is usually used with Present Perfect Tense meaning “a short while ago”.

Examples: 1. John has just finished reading that book. (John finished reading that book 5 minutes ago.)

2.Tom just called. (Tom called a minute ago.)

Adverbs of time “ Already ” indicate that something has happened earlier (or earlier than expected).

Examples: 1. It is 2:29 hour but the bus has already left! (It was supposed to leave at 2:30)

2. John has already finished his homework. (He finished it earlier than expected.)

An adverb of time “Now” means that the action is happening at the moment of speaking or at present.

Examples:  1. I am doing a science project now.

2.Pierre is now taking a chemistry course.

Underline the correct word.

• I am working on a project/ college for my biology class.
• Jane passed/ made the test with a very good grade.
• The math diploma/ textbook can be found in the library.

Put the adverb in the correct position.

• Monica has finished the biology exam. (just)
• Our teacher is writing on the blackboard. (now)
• She has marked the exams and we will have the results tomorrow. (already)

Choose the correct adverbs of time to finish the sentence.

1. I’ve __________spent my salary and it’s two weeks before pay day.

a. now                            b. already             c. just

2. The train’s__________ left! What are we going to do?

3. I’ve just seen Susan coming out of the cinema.

a. already                       b. now                  c. just

4. Mike’s just called. Can you ring him back please?

a. just                               b. now                  c. already

Write “What is your favorite school subject and why?

Give three reasons.

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Present perfect: 'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already'

Do you know how to use just , yet , still and already with the present perfect? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.

Look at these examples to see how just , yet , still and already are used.

I've just seen Sai. He's really enjoying his new job. We haven't decided what to do yet. I still haven't called Yumi to see how she is. I've already had lunch but I'll join you for coffee.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already': Grammar test 1

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

We often use just , yet , still and  already with the present perfect because they are related to the present moment. This page focuses on the meaning and use of these words when they are used with the present perfect.

Just used with the present perfect means 'a short time before'.

I've just seen Susan coming out of the cinema. Mike's just called. Can you ring him back, please? Have you just taken my pen?!

Just comes between the auxiliary verb ( have/has ) and the past participle.

Yet used with the present perfect means 'at any time up to now'. We use it to emphasise that we expect something to happen soon. Yet (in this context) is only used in negative sentences and questions.

Have you finished your homework yet? I haven't finished it yet. I'll do it after dinner. A. Where's Sam? B: He hasn't arrived yet.

Yet comes at the end of the sentence or question.

Still used with the present perfect means that something hasn't happened. We use it to emphasise that we expected the thing to happen earlier. Still (in this context) is only used in negative sentences.

I've been waiting for an hour and the bus still hasn't come. They promised me that report yesterday but they still haven't finished it. She still hasn't replied to my email. Maybe she's on holiday.

Still comes between the subject ( the bus, they, etc.) and auxiliary verb ( haven't/hasn't ).

Already used with the present perfect means 'before now'. We use it to emphasise that something happened before something else or earlier than expected.

I've already spent my salary and it's two weeks before payday. He wanted to see Sudden Risk but I've already seen it. The train's left already!

Already can come between the auxiliary and the main verb or at the end of the clause.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already': Grammar test 2

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Hello, Could you tell me the difference in meaning between these two sentence? I just moved in I've just moved in

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Hello Khangvo2812,

Generally, we use the present perfect ( I have moved in ) when an action in the past (moving in) has a present result or effect (here I am/I'm your new neighbour). We use the past simple ( I moved in ) when an action is solely in the past without any present echo.

However, for very recent actions in the past with just there is a difference in British and American English. British English speakers tend to use the present perfect with just while American speakers often us the past simple instead. I would say that that is the main difference here. A British English speaker would choose the second sentence, while an American English speaker would be more likely to choose the first.

You can read more about the present perfect and past simple here:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/past-simple-or-present-perfect

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/b1g003-past-simple-and-present-perfect

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Hello Babanova,

That does not look like a correct use of 'yet' to me. I would use 'already' or 'since then'.

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Present Perfect

For recently finished actions.

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In this grammar section we will have a look at the tense Present Perfect to talk about recently finished/completed actions.

A: How long have you worked there? B: I have worked there for 3 years.

A: How long have you been friends? B: We haven’t been friends for long. We have been friends since 2022

The video gives an overview of to Present Perfect for something recently completed/finished actions.

It shows the meaning/usage: when and why to use the Present Perfect.

For the form and the pronunciation have a look a the different webpages:

• Present perfect form
• Present perfect pronunciation

Usage/ Meaning

How and when do we use the Present Perfect?

Present Perfect is also used to talk about something recently finished.

I have just done my homework: This means not so long ago you finished your homework . It is an unspecified time in the past . We don’t know when the person did it, but it wasn’t so long ago . It is usually used to stress that you finished the action and there it no need to do it anymore or no need to worry about it anymore .

I have already done my homework: This means you finished your homework somewhere before now . It is an unspecified time in the past . We don’t know when the person did it . It is usually used to stress that you finished the action and there it no need to do it anymore or no need to worry about it anymore .

Present Perfect is also used to talk about something that is not finished.

I haven’t done my homework yet : This means you did not finished your homework somewhere before now but that you will do it later . It is usually used to stress that you did not finished the action but you will do it somewhere soon in the future.

• Just: recently finished actions. positive and questions. Between have and the main verb : I have just finished . 
• Already: finished actions. positive and questions. Between have and the main verb : I have already finished .
• Yet: not finished, but will finish it later. Negative and questions. At the end of the sentence: I haven’t finished yet .

Have a look at the questions and write your answers in the comments below . Also give us some more details about when, where, why,….

• What have you already done today?
• What haven’t you done yet today, but must still do today?
• What have you just finished before answering these questions?
• Have you just had some food?
• Have you already finished your homework?
• Have you already studied today?
• Have you just had a phone call?
• Have you already had lunch today?
• Which movie have you already seen more than 2 times?
• Which goals in your life have you already achieved?

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Present Perfect Simple

The Present Perfect Simple is used, if an action happened in the past and there is a connection to the present. This action has just stopped or is still going on. There's no exact time expressed when the action happened.

Key words: already , just , yet , ever , never , for , since , so far , up to now , not yet , lately , recently

How to form the Present Perfect Simple

I, you, we, they - have + 3rd form he, she, it - has + 3rd form

They have visited her uncle recently. - She has just baked an apple pie.

Short forms

I 've never been there before. - We 've studied a lot so far.

He 's worked in this shop lately. - He 's found his wallet.

I, you, we, they - have not (haven't) + 3rd form

he, she, it - has not (hasn't) + 3rd form

They haven't tidied up their room so far. - He hasn't finished his homework yet.

Have you already done your homework?

Have/Has - subject - verb

How long have you been there?

Question word - have/has - subject -verb

Use of the Present Perfect Simple

Nick has gone on holidays. - result - He is not in the office.

He has already met Sue. - connection to the present - He likes her.

He has just eaten something bad. - connection to the present - He feels sick now.

He has lived in Spain for ten days. - connection to the present - He is still there.

He has been in Spain since Friday. - connection to the present - He is still there.

Have you ever been to Italy? - connection to the present - Do you know Italy? No, I 've never been there.

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Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple).

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• Mary (already / write) five letters.
• Tom (move) to this town in 1994.
• My friend (be) in Canada two years ago.
• I (not / be) to Canada so far.
• But I (already / travel) to London a couple of times.
• Last week, Mary and Paul (go) to the cinema.
• I can't take any pictures because I (not / buy) a new film yet.
• (they / spend) their holiday in New Zealand last summer?
• (you / ever / see) a whale?

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Present perfect.

The present perfect is a common verb tense in English. It can be used in many ways. It is formed like this:

Here are some examples:

• I have eaten dinner.
• You have taken the test.
• He has finished his homework.
• We have seen the movie.
• They have driven a car.

For negative sentences, just add “not”, like in these examples:

• I have not eaten dinner.
• He has not finished his homework.

Contractions :

Have + Not = haven’t

Has   + Not = hasn’t

• I haven’t eaten Spanish food.
• She hasn’t finished her homework.

Present Perfect Questions

To ask questions in the present perfect, start with “Have” or “Has”.

Yes, I have.                   Yes, she has.

No, I haven’t.               No, he hasn’t.

  Examples:

• Have you visited Paris? No, I have not.
• Has she flown in an airplane? Yes, she has.
• Have they worked in an office? Yes, they have.

 Present Perfect Uses

The present perfect has 2 main uses:

• Actions in the past with no specific time
• Actions in the past that continue into the present

No Specific Time

Present perfect is for actions in the past with no time. This could be for a number of reasons:

• Time is unknown
• Time is not important
• The action has happened many times

Let’s think about a few examples.

• He has found his keys.
• I have gone to New York City 3 times.
• I have not finished my project.
• We have seen that movie many times.

In this example, it is not important when he found his keys. We only care he found them.

This example shows an action that has happened many times. Because the present perfect has no specific time, it is not used with time phrases. These examples are incorrect .

• I have eaten lunch yesterday .
• She has taken an English class last year .

In a situation with a specific time, use the simple past . For example:

• I ate lunch yesterday.
• She took an English class last year.

Actions that Continue to the Present

Some actions start in the past, but they continue in the present. This is shown with the present perfect.

• I have lived in Paris for 3 years.

(I live in Paris now.)

• She has worked as a teacher since 2003.

(She started to teach in 2003. She is a teacher now.)

• I have been a student at this school for 2 years.

(I am still a student.)

Present Perfect Key Words

There are some key words used with the present perfect that include the following:

For is used for periods of time. Some examples of time are years, days, or hours.

• I have been a teacher for 4 years.
• Karen has lived in Toronto for 8 years.
• They have been here for 2 hours.

Since is used for specific dates.

• I have been a teacher since
• Karen has lived in Toronto since
• They have been here since 5:00 pm.

Watch how for and since are similar but different.

• I have been a teacher since 2004. I have been a teacher for 9 years.
• He has not eaten since 3 pm. He has not eaten in 6 hours.

To practice the difference between for and since , use this test:

For and Since Test       

“Yet” is for negative sentences and questions. It always goes at the end of the sentence. Here are some examples:

Negative Sentences

• I have not eaten dinner yet .
• She has not seen that movie yet .
• They have not arrived yet .

  Questions

• Have you eaten dinner yet ?
• Has he seen that movie yet ?
• Has Tina arrived yet ?

“Already” is for affirmative sentences. It can go at the end of a sentence:

• I have eaten dinner already .
• She has taken the test already .
• Dan and Jen have had breakfast already .

It also goes between the auxiliary and the main verb:

• I have already eaten dinner.
• She has already taken the test.
• Dan and Jen have already had breakfast.

Here are some more examples:

• She has already
• He has left already .
• Jake and Fred have already finished their work.

Still is for negative sentences. It goes before the auxiliary verb.  Here are some examples:

• I still have not eaten dinner.
• She still has not arrived.
• Chris still hasn’t woken up.

To practice the difference between already , still , and yet , try this test:

Already, Still, Yet Test       

Present Perfect Mistakes 

Watch out for these common mistakes when you are using the present perfect.

Not using the proper form of the verb

• I have went to the park.
• She has ate dinner.

Present perfect always uses a past participle.

• I have gone to the park.
• She has eaten dinner.

Also, watch out for mistakes with irregular verbs.

• I have boughten a jacket. (bought)
• She has flied in an airplane. (flown)

Using the present perfect with a specific time

• I have visited Toronto last year.
• Yuri has watched the movie yesterday.

Remember: Present perfect never uses a specific time. That is simple past .

Not using ever and never properly

• Did you ever see that movie?
• I have ever heard that song.
• Have you never gone to California?

If you would like to practice more with the present perfect, you can also try the free tests at learnEnglish-online :

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Has/Hasn't he finished the homework yet?

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• Apr 5, 2014

Hi: I hear that my brother is still writing his homework, so I express my surprise and disapproval by saying: -Hasn't he finished the homework yet? But If I say : -Has he finished the homework yet? What it would express? Thanks.  

Liam Lew's

It would mean "Has he already finished his homework?"  

As you say, the first expresses disapproval. The second is a simple question without any judgement. (neither approval nor disapproval)  

Thanks. yet= until now and already=previously, but here as Liam Lew's said : yet=already. is it only in that context or we could use it in that meaning as one of its usage?  

yellow sun said: Thanks. yet= until now and already=previously, but here as Liam Lew's said : yet=already. is it only in that context or we could use it in that meaning as one of its usage? Click to expand...

Biffo said: The second is a simple question without any judgement. Click to expand...

• Apr 6, 2014

yellow sun said: Thank you very much Biffo. so, what is the nuance between the two simple questions: -Has he finished the homework yet? -Has he finished the homework? Click to expand...

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Indirect Speech: He said that he had finished his homework.

Explanation : When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present perfect tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense.

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