Present perfect (already, just, yet, never, ever)

Already: positive sentences

Mum: Do you homework before you go out Sam!

Sam: I have already done it mum.

Tom: I need my white shirt for tomorrow. Can you please wash it?

Teresa: I have already washed it and I am going to iron it tonight.

Teacher: Ok everyone now let’s do task 1.

John: I have already done it Miss Smith.

Just: positive sentences

They have just bought the tickets.

She has just decorated the Christmas tree.

Alice: Can I see Mr. Brown?

Secretary: I am sorry but he has just left.

 - Why are you smiling?
- I’ve just watched a very funny video on You Tube. Look!

Yet: Negative sentences and questions

My son went to the supermarket an hour ago but he hasn’t come back yet.

Our teacher hasn’t explained portfolio yet.

I haven’t cleaned the house yet.

Have you talked to your friend yet?

Has he finished his homework yet?

Haven’t you done your project yet?

Never: positive sentences but the meaning is negative.

She has never been to Paris before. She hasn’t been to Paris before.

He has never eaten snails.

He hasn’t eaten snails.

They have never seen snow.

They haven’t seen snow.

Ever: Questions

Have you ever seen a famous person?

Has she ever tried cooking?

Has he ever seen snake?

Exercise

1. I don’t want to see this film. I’ve …already… seen it.

2. Have you …ever………… been to the Greek islands?
3. Can you please wait a moment? I haven’t finished ……yet… .
4. Ouch! An insect has …just……… bitten me!
5. George has …never…… eaten Chinese food, so this is the first time for him!
6.A:Why are you laughing?
B: I have ……just… watched a very funny video. Come and look at it!
7.Have you …ever………… drunk pineapple juice? It’s fantastic!

8.I’ve …just………… heard some fantastic news! I’ve passed my exams!

9.Hurry up! Haven’t you finished …yet…………?

10.I’ve …never…been on a big ship before. It’s an interesting experience!

Been and gone

Alice is from America and she lives there.

Alice’s friend: Can I talk to Alice?

Alice’s mum: I am afraid you can’t because Alice

has gone to Paris. (Alice is in Paris now)

Alice is in America
now.(She is not in Paris)
 Alice’s friend: Alice where have you been?

Alice: I have been to Paris.(I went to Paris a week ago and I came back last
night)

Pam has gone to the hairdresser. (she is there now)

She has been to the hairdresser(she is at work now she went and came back)

Fill in the gaps with been or gone.

1-A: ‘Are you going to the shops this afternoon?’

B: ‘No, I have already _____been_________. I went this morning.

2-A: ‘Can I speak to Jenny, please?’

B: ‘I am afraid she has __gone______ to lunch. Can I take a message.’

3-I am sorry I am late, everyone. I have _____been_____________to the dentist.

4-There is nobody at home. I think they have ______gone___________away for the

weekend.

5-You look very brown.Have you ____been___________ on holiday?