Expressions of Quantity: Still, Already, and Yet

6 Questions

What does the expression 'still' indicate?

An event is happening right now

How is the word 'already' typically used?

To convey an action that happened earlier than expected

What does the word 'yet' suggest about a decision?

No decision has been made yet

Which of the following is an appropriate example of using 'still'?

'It's still raining outside.'

How does 'already' differ from 'yet' in usage?

'Yet' indicates earlier than anticipated, while 'already' indicates present actions.

In which scenario would the use of 'yet' be most appropriate?

'They haven't decided on the date yet.'

Study Notes

Expressions of quantity are used to describe how much or many things there are. These expressions help us quantify various aspects of our daily lives. Here's a discussion on three common expressions of quantity: still, already, and yet.

Still

To express that something is happening right now, we can use the expression "still." For example, if you're watching a movie and it's raining outside, you might say "It's still raining out," meaning that even though the movie has been playing for some time, it's still raining when you look out the window.

Already

The expression "already" conveys that something has happened before it was expected. If you have your Christmas tree up and someone asks why, you could respond, "I put it up already!" This means you did it earlier than anticipated.

Yet

The word "yet" indicates that an event or action has not taken place, despite having occurred previously. It also implies doubt regarding whether this will happen. For instance, you might say, "He hasn't decided yet," which means he's considering his options but hasn't made a choice up until the present moment.