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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Possible Definition for 'yet' in yes/no questions
Hi teachers,
This is a definition for yet in negative sentences:
It emphasizes actions that have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now, but expected to occur in the near future.
This is a definition for yet in yes/no questions:
It asks with emphasis about the possibility that actions have occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now.
My question is how I can include 'the expectation' in my definition. Is it possible or 'the expectation' is already included just because it is a question?
In other words, I have included 'the expectation' in the definition for yet in negative sentences which is necessary, but I don't know if that is necessary for the yes/no questions definition.
Thanks in advance.
This is a definition for yet in negative sentences:
It emphasizes actions that have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now, but expected to occur in the near future.
This is a definition for yet in yes/no questions:
It asks with emphasis about the possibility that actions have occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now.
My question is how I can include 'the expectation' in my definition. Is it possible or 'the expectation' is already included just because it is a question?
In other words, I have included 'the expectation' in the definition for yet in negative sentences which is necessary, but I don't know if that is necessary for the yes/no questions definition.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
Sure!
Have you passed your driving test yet?
Have you finished your reports yet?
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Sure!
Have you passed your driving test yet?
Have you finished your reports yet?
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Well, neither of those sentences contain the word yet. 
However, I think I understand what you're saying. You can sta
However, I think I understand what you're saying. You can sta
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HI,
Thanks for your help.
I have already corrected my original sentences.
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Thanks for your help.
I have already corrected my original sentences.
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Hi Elanguest,
Then, I guess that my definition for 'yet' in negative sentences is appropriate or does it need to be rewritten?
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Then, I guess that my definition for 'yet' in negative sentences is appropriate or does it need to be rewritten?
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Tenacious Learnerhow I can include 'the expectation' in my definition.Just add it at the end as you did in the first one.
Negative: It indicates actions that have not occurred but are expected to occur.
I have not received the test results yet.
Yes/No: It asks about actions that may or may not have occurred but are expected
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Hi Jim,
Do I need the 'red are' in
CalifJimNegative: It indicates actions that have not occurred but are expected to occur.
CalifJimYes/No: It asks about actions that may or may not have occurred but are expected to occur.Thanks for your shorter definitions.
Do I need the 'red are' in
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Hi,
How about this one?
Yes/No Questions:
It asks about the possibility that actions have or have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now, but if they have not occurred, they are expected to occur in the near future.
It is understandable but it's a bit of a mess, isn't it?
How about this one?
Yes/No Questions:
It asks about the possibility that actions have or have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now, but if they have not occurred, they are expected to occur in the near future.
It is understandable but it's a bit of a mess, isn't it?
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Tenacious LearnerIt is understandable but it's a bit of a mess, isn't it?Yes, more or less. I don't think you need so many words.
A yes/no question with "yet" asks whether an action which is expected to occur has occurred.
I don't think it's the possibility that the action occurred, but simply whether the action occurred.
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