The recent past and its relationship with the present
I’ve done my homework so now I can rest.
The exact moment when things happen is unknown.
I’ve won a medal. (NOT I’ve won a medal 3 months ago!)
We use it for:
-Experiences,
-Changes over time,
-Accomplishments,
-Uncompleted actions,
-Multiple actions at different times.
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YET |
Used in ❓ and ➖ sentences to ask if something has happened or to say if it hasn’t happened. It means at any time up to now.It goes AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE. Example: A: Have you cleaned the room yet? B: No, not yet. I haven’t finished yet. |
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JUST |
Used in ➕ sentences to say that something happened very recently. It goes BEFORE THE MAIN VERB. Example: She has just arrived. |
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ALREADY |
Used in ➕ sentences to say that something happened before now or earlier than expected. It goes BEFORE THE MAIN VERB. Example: A: Let’s go shopping! B: No, I’ve already bought the dress for the wedding! |