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Averell Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Have yet to do smth / Haven't done smth yet

Dear,

Could you please tell me the differences between two sentences:
He hasn't closed the door yet
He has yet to close the door

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Both are correct, depending upon context. "He hasn't closed the door yet " - more generally used. g.

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  • Both are correct, depending upon context.
  • "He hasn't closed the door yet " - more generally used.
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  • "there's still time to get into the shop - he hasn't closed the door yet" or "He's been in half an hour and he hasn't closed the door yet" -an observation, or expression of mild irritation "He has yet to close the door" indicates that you have been waiting sometime for him to close the door, and are now getting impatient.
  • It may also be used in formal writing "I wrote to you 4 weeks ago, and you have yet to reply" - (I'm getting impatient and tired of waiting, so kindly reply at once)
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Both are correct, depending upon context.

"He hasn't closed the door yet " - more generally used. e.g. "there's still time to get into the shop - he hasn't closed the door yet"

or "He's been in half an hour and he hasn't closed the door yet" -an observation, or expression of mild irritation

"He has yet to close the door" indicates that you have been waiting sometime
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