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Liveinjapan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Has yet to..

But for Internet users, Yahoo has yet to show that it is becoming more essential, not less.

Can I replace 'show' with 'shown'?
Thanks.
  

Top answer

No. The sentence requires an infinitive after 'to'. You must be tired, LIJ.

— Mister Micawber

  • No.
  • The sentence requires an infinitive after 'to'.
  • You must be tired, LIJ.
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No. The sentence requires an infinitive after 'to'. You must be tired, LIJ.
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Mister MicawberYou must be tired, LIJ.
Hahaha, you're right!

So, can I say '.. has yet shown...'?
Thanks.
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Sorry, no. The grammar would be OK, but the meaning of 'yet to show' is 'has not yet shown'.
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Am I still tired? No, I just haven't yet learned this grammar. Thanks, Mr M!
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