Ampersand Lab

Foundation grammar · Lesson 95 · A2

still, yet, already

still means nothing has changed (it's still raining). yet means up to now, in negatives and questions, and usually comes at the end (he hasn't arrived yet). already means sooner than expected (she's already here).

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stillA2 screens of questions
yetB1 screen of questions
yet and still comparedC3 screens of questions
alreadyD1 screen of questions

Point A of 4

still

still = something has not changed; it is the same as before.

An hour ago it was snowing. It is still snowing now.

  • I've had two coffees, but I'm still sleepy. (= I was sleepy before and I'm sleepy now)
  • "Did you sell your old bike?" "No, I've still got it."
  • "Do you still work at the bank?" "No, I work at a school now."

Point A · Exercise 95.1 · part 1 of 2

You bump into Tom. You last saw him three years ago. Back then he told you the things in brackets. Ask him questions with still.

  1. Example

    (I play the trumpet.)

    Do you still play the trumpet?

    AnswerDo you still play the trumpet?

  2. (I live in Mill Lane.)

  3. (I'm a student.)

  4. (I've got a scooter.)

  5. (I go to the gym a lot.)

Point A · Exercise 95.1 · part 2 of 2

You bump into Tom. You last saw him three years ago. Back then he told you the things in brackets. Ask him questions with still.

  1. (I want to be a chef.)

Point B of 4

yet

yet = until now. Use it in negative sentences (He hasn't phoned yet.) and questions (Has he phoned yet?). It usually goes at the end of the sentence.

Half an hour ago they were waiting for Sam. They are still waiting. Sam hasn't arrived yet.

  • "Where's Alice?" "She isn't here yet." (= she will come, but she hasn't come so far)
  • "What are you doing on Saturday?" "I don't know yet." (= I'll know later)
  • "Are you ready yet?" "Not yet. Give me two minutes."
  • "Have you finished with the laptop yet?" "No, I'm still using it."

Point B · Exercise 95.3

Write questions with yet.

  1. Example

    You and Leo are going out. You're waiting for him to get ready. Maybe he's ready now. You ask him:

    Are you ready yet?

    AnswerAre you ready yet?

  2. You're waiting for Grace to arrive. She wasn't here five minutes ago. Maybe she's here now. You ask someone:

  3. Ravi applied for a job and is waiting to hear back. Maybe he's heard now. You ask him:

  4. Last week Ella couldn't decide which car to buy. Maybe she's decided now. You ask her:

Point C of 4

yet and still compared

A negative with yet and a positive with still can say the same thing.

yet still
She hasn't left yet. She's still here.
I haven't finished eating yet. I'm still eating.

Not She is yet here.

  • He hasn't woken up yet. = He's still asleep.

Point C · Exercise 95.2 · part 1 of 3

Write three sentences for each situation: one about before, one with still, and one with yet. Look at the example carefully.

  1. Example

    Before: two people at a bus stop, waiting. Now: the same two people, still at the stop. No bus.

    (before) They ...

    They were waiting for the bus.

    AnswerThey were waiting for the bus.

  2. Example

    Before: two people at a bus stop, waiting. Now: the same two people, still at the stop. No bus.

    (still) They ...

    They are still waiting.

    AnswerThey're still waiting.

  3. Example

    Before: two people at a bus stop, waiting. Now: the same two people, still at the stop. No bus.

    (yet) The bus ...

    The bus hasn't come yet.

    AnswerThe bus hasn't come yet.

  4. Before: a man reading the property pages, saying "I'm looking for a flat." Now: the same man with the same pages, still searching.

    (before) He ...

  5. Before: a man reading the property pages, saying "I'm looking for a flat." Now: the same man with the same pages, still searching.

    (still) He ...

  6. Before: a man reading the property pages, saying "I'm looking for a flat." Now: the same man with the same pages, still searching.

    (yet) He ...

  7. Before: a woman asleep in bed; the clock says 8.00. Now: the clock says 10.00 and she is still asleep.

    (before) She ...

Point C · Exercise 95.2 · part 2 of 3

Write three sentences for each situation: one about before, one with still, and one with yet. Look at the example carefully.

  1. Before: a woman asleep in bed; the clock says 8.00. Now: the clock says 10.00 and she is still asleep.

    (still) She ...

  2. Before: a woman asleep in bed; the clock says 8.00. Now: the clock says 10.00 and she is still asleep.

    (yet) She ...

  3. Before: a couple sitting down to lunch with full plates. Now: the same couple, still eating, the plates half full.

    (before) They ...

  4. Before: a couple sitting down to lunch with full plates. Now: the same couple, still eating, the plates half full.

    (still) They ...

Point C · Exercise 95.2 · part 3 of 3

Write three sentences for each situation: one about before, one with still, and one with yet. Look at the example carefully.

  1. Before: a couple sitting down to lunch with full plates. Now: the same couple, still eating, the plates half full.

    (yet) They ...

Point D of 4

already

already = sooner than expected.

  • "What time is Nick getting here?" "He's already here." (= sooner than we expected)
  • "Let me explain what happened." "There's no need. I already know."
  • Kate doesn't want to come to the museum. She's already been there.

Point D · Exercise 95.4

Complete the answers. Use already.

  1. Example

    "What time is Nick getting here?" "He's already here."

    Answer"What time is Nick getting here?" "He's already here."

  2. Example

    "Does Kate want to come to the museum?" "No, she has already been there."

    Answer"Does Kate want to come to the museum?" "No, she has already been there."

  3. "I need to see Oscar before he leaves." "You're too late. He ."

  4. "Do you need an umbrella?" "No thanks. I one."

  5. "Shall I pay for the tickets?" "No, it's fine. I ."

  6. "Shall I tell Ruby about the party?" "No, she . I told her."

Lesson 95 · Result

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