Present Perfect Tense with Just, Already, and Yet

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Cụm từ 'just' được dùng để nói về một hành động đã xảy ra lâu trước đó.

False

Cụm từ 'already' được dùng để nói về một hành động đã xảy ra trước một thời điểm cụ thể trong quá khứ.

True

Cụm từ 'yet' được dùng để nói về một hành động đã xảy ra.

False

Cụm từ 'just' và 'already' có cùng một chức năng trong ngôn ngữ.

False

Cụm từ 'yet' được dùng để nói về một hành động đã xảy ra sớm hơn dự kiến.

False

Tense hiện tại hoàn thành được sử dụng với cụm từ 'just', 'already', và 'yet'.

True

What is the primary focus of the present perfect used with just?

The recent completion of the action

What does the sentence 'I've already eaten lunch' imply about the time of eating lunch?

I ate lunch before the usual time

What is the purpose of using yet in the present perfect tense?

To indicate that an action is expected to happen, but has not happened so far

What is a common mistake when using just, already, and yet?

Using them interchangeably

What is the main difference between using just and already in a sentence?

The focus of the action (recent completion vs. completion before a specific time)

What does the sentence 'I haven't received the package yet' imply?

I'm still waiting for it

Why is it incorrect to use just and already interchangeably?

Because they have different meanings and uses

What is the primary focus of the present perfect used with already?

The completion of the action before a specific time or deadline

What is the correction for using just, already, and yet in the wrong context?

Use the present perfect with just for recent completions, already for completed actions before a specific time, and yet for expected actions that haven't happened

What is the main difference between the present perfect with just, already, and yet and the simple past?

The focus on the recent completion, completion before a specific time, or expectation of an action

Study Notes

Present Perfect with Just, Already, and Yet

Just

  • Used to talk about an action that happened a short time ago
  • Emphasizes the recent completion of an action
  • Often used with the present perfect tense
  • Example sentences:
    • I've just eaten lunch.
    • She's just finished her project.

Already

  • Used to talk about an action that happened before a specific time in the past
  • Emphasizes that something happened earlier than expected
  • Often used with the present perfect tense
  • Example sentences:
    • I've already finished my homework.
    • They've already eaten dinner.

Yet

  • Used to talk about an action that is expected to happen, but hasn't happened yet
  • Often used in negative sentences to show that something hasn't happened
  • Can be used with the present perfect tense
  • Example sentences:
    • I haven't eaten lunch yet.
    • They haven't arrived yet.

Key differences

  • Just emphasizes the recent completion of an action
  • Already emphasizes that something happened earlier than expected
  • Yet emphasizes that something hasn't happened yet

Learn how to use just, already, and yet with the present perfect tense in English grammar. Understand the differences and practice with examples.

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