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Ardy Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

How to use : "already" and "Yet" in a sentence.

Dear :
all guys..

guys, could you tell me please how to use : "already" and "Yet" in a sentence.

please explain to me...and give me some samples.

really appreciate for your help..

thank's before..

regards,
Ardy
  

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If you are comparing yet with already use already in positive sentences and yet in negative. I already have a new job. I haven't started my job yet.

— Dave Phillips

  • If you are comparing yet with already use already in positive sentences and yet in negative.
  • I already have a new job.
  • I haven't started my job yet.
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If you are comparing yet with already use already in positive sentences and yet in negative.

I already have a new job. I haven't started my job yet.
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In addition to what Dave said, I might add that there are situations in which you might use "yet" in positive sentences.

For example

This is yet another English forum. (yet is used for emphasis)

Sometimes there's a subtle difference between yet and already.

Have you been to France yet?

vs

Have you already been to France?

The latter su
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IvanhrThere are situations in which you might use "yet" in positive sentences.For example This is yet another English forum. (yet is used for emphasis) Sometimes there's a subtle difference between yet and already. Have you been to France yet?vsHave you already been to France? The latter suggests that you suspect that he or she has been to France (possibly because of some
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That's ok Dave. I just wanted to give an example of "already" being used in a question (which is contrary to what most grammar books preach).
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