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Sofia82 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Yet...

Hello,

I have seen the word "yet" placed in different places in the following sentece and wondering if there is a correct/incorrect way or just a matter of preference:

We have not received it yet.

or

We have not yet received it.

Thank you.

Sofie
  

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Hi, Sofia Well, "yet" usually goes at the end of a negative statement or a question. For instance: - I havent't opened my present yet. - Have you sent my check yet ?

— Renan torres-rivero

  • Hi, Sofia Well, "yet" usually goes at the end of a negative statement or a question.
  • For instance: - I havent't opened my present yet.
  • - Have you sent my check yet ?
  • - I'm not ready yet.
  • It'd sound odd if placed in a different position.
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Hi, Sofia

Well, "yet" usually goes at the end of a negative statement or a question. For instance:

- I havent't opened my present yet.
- Have you sent my check yet?
- I'm not ready yet.

It'd sound odd if placed in a different position.

Cheers,
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We have not received it yet. <<< Normal.

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We have not yet received it. <<< Fine. Perhaps a little more formal.

If I were you, I'd place yet at the end.

CJ
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