NEVER AND EVER

Ever means 'at any time'and is used in questions.

Use ever with nothing, nobody for things that haven not happened before. "Nobody has ever seen me
dance!"

Ever is also used with 'the first time' for first experiences. "This is the first time I've ever been abroad."

Use never when you have not had an experience: "I have never been to France."

Never is a contraction of 'not ever'.

Complete the sentences with ever or never:

1. Have you ___ been to the opera?

Ever

Never

2. I've ___ eaten crocodile.

Never

Ever

3. Has she ___ lived abroad?

Ever

Never

4. They've ___ been to our house.

Ever

Never

5. Have we ___ seen that film? I can't remember.

Never

Ever

6. I've ___ spoken to him before.

Never

Ever

7. She's ___ worn that dress.

Never
Ever

8. Has he ___ broken his leg?

Ever

Never

9. Have I ___ told you about my cousin Ivy?

Never

Ever

10. I've ___ tried to play the piano.

Ever

Never