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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Already vs Yet
Hi teachers,
Can I say generally speaking that the difference between 'already' and 'yet' is this one?
a) We use the adverb 'already' in yes/no questions when we ask for confirmation.
b) We use the adverb 'yet' in yes/no questions when we ask for information. ( So, we have no idea about the answer.)
Let's imagine that somebody has washed my sweater ...
Is my sweater dry yet? (I don't know).
Is my sweater dry already? That's quick!
It seems that the questions with 'already' more than being questions, they express surprise, don't they?
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Can I say generally speaking that the difference between 'already' and 'yet' is this one?
a) We use the adverb 'already' in yes/no questions when we ask for confirmation.
b) We use the adverb 'yet' in yes/no questions when we ask for information. ( So, we have no idea about the answer.)
Let's imagine that somebody has washed my sweater ...
Is my sweater dry yet? (I don't know).
Is my sweater dry already? That's quick!
It seems that the questions with 'already' more than being questions, they express surprise, don't they?
TS
Top answer
b) We use the adverb 'yet' in yes/no questions when we ask for information. ) I like that, yes.
- b) We use the adverb 'yet' in yes/no questions when we ask for information.
- ) I like that, yes.
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Thinking Spaina) We use the adverb 'already' in yes/no questions when we ask for confirmation.b) We use the adverb 'yet' in yes/no questions when we ask for information. ( So, we have no idea about the answer.)I like that, yes.
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Hi Mister Micawber,
Thanks a lot for your reply. It took me a long way to arrive to that conclusion.
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Thanks a lot for your reply. It took me a long way to arrive to that conclusion.
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Hi Mister Micawber,
One last question please:
If we assume that the adverb 'already' in yes/no questions is generally used when we ask for confirmation.
Then, can I also assume that in a way when it is used in a yes/no question it looks like a tag question?
Keeping
One last question please:
If we assume that the adverb 'already' in yes/no questions is generally used when we ask for confirmation.
Then, can I also assume that in a way when it is used in a yes/no question it looks like a tag question?
Keeping
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Thinking Spainhen, can I also assume that in a way when it is used in a yes/no question it looks like a tag question?I wouldn't go so far, though I understand what you are talking about. It is turning grammar into linguistics, and I don't think you want to do that with your students.
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Mister Micawber It is turning grammar into linguistics, and I don't think you want to do that with your students.Hi Mister Micawber,
Thanks for your advice. I'll follow it.
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