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ADVERBS OF PRESENT PERFECT

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Adverbs

Match the adverb with their meanings

• not a single time in the life (It gives a negative meaning).
• at any time (It talks about the first time and is used in questions).
• recently.
• so soon (in affirmative sentences)
• so far (used to make questions and negative sentences).

• YET
• ALREADY
• JUST
• EVER
• NEVER

Yet (todavía / aún)

Just (recientemente)

Already (ya)

This adverbs means that you have finished something before it was expected. We only use it in affirmative sentences

This adverb means you have not done something but you are planning to do it. We only use it in negative sentences with this meaning and in questions with the meaning “already”

This adverb means that you finished something very recently.

+ I have just heard it.

+ I haven’t finished my homework yet+ Have you watched this film yet?

+ Peter has already eaten a cake.

Ever (alguna vez)

Never (nunca)

This adverb is used in negative sentences and the meaning is “not a single time in the life”

This adverb is used almost exclusively in questions and it means “in all your life”

+ Have you ever been in Cancún?

+ I have never been in Cancún.

Let´s check!

Write the correct adverb to complete the sentences.

• Amy has _______________ finished her homework. She's so happy about it because she can watch her favorite TV show now.
• I’ve _______________ seen this movie. It’s boring.
• My brother hasn’t finished his breakfast _______________. Don’t take the salt away, please.
• Jackson has _______________ seen a scary movie. Can you believe it?
• Have you _______________ considered working as a pilot?
• Have you found a new job _______________? Yes, They’re needing people at Macy’s

• I haven't found a flat _____. Everything around here is so expensive.
• I've _____ seen this film. Let's watch something else.
• A: Is Al here? B: Oh, he's _____ left, I'm afraid.
• Have they finished painting your house _____?
• He's only 22 and he's _____ written a best-selling book.
• I'm sure she's on her way. I've ____ seen her in reception.

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