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Fatimah0786 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Do we always use these words with a present perfect?: Ever,never and already.

Do we always use these words with a present perfect?: Ever,never and already.

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Not always; time reference makes the difference. I never went to the movies as a child. Since I moved to Dallas, I haven't ever gone to the movies.

— Philip

  • Not always; time reference makes the difference.
  • I never went to the movies as a child.
  • Since I moved to Dallas, I haven't ever gone to the movies.
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Not always; time reference makes the difference.
I never went to the movies as a child. Since I moved to Dallas, I haven't ever gone to the movies.
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Ever:
I don't ever want to see you again.
Will his vision ever improve?
Won't he ever show up on time?
What ever happened to Johan?

Never:
If I never see you again, I won't cry.
Never swim in the river alone.
He never came to see me when I was sick.

Already:
This software already supports that feature.
Should we leave now? Yes, hurry. We migh
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