Just, Already, And Yet
JUST, ALREADY, AND YET
Practice English with your teacher
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- What is your favorite thing about English class?
영어 수업에서 가장 좋아하는 것은 뭐예요? - What did you do today?
오늘 뭘 했나요?
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
Grammar Focus
Read and study with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 읽고 공부하세요.
A. just ( = a short time ago)
We use just with the present perfect or the simple past.
- A: Are Diane and Paul here?
B: Yes, they’ve just arrived. Or Yes, they just arrived.
- A: Are you hungry?
B: No, I’ve just had dinner. Or I just had dinner.
- A: Is Jiro here?
B: Sorry, he’s just left. Or Sorry, he just left.
B. already ( = before you expected / before I expected)
We use already with the present perfect or the simple past.
- A: What time are Diane and Paul coming?
B: They’ve already arrived. Or They already arrived.
- It’s only nine o’clock, and Anne has already gone to bed.Or…Anne already went to bed.
- A: John, this is Mary.
B: Yes, I know. We’ve already met. Or We already met.
C. yet ( = until now)
We use ‘yet’ with the present perfect or simple past. We use ‘yet’ in negative sentences (I haven’t…yet) and questions (Have you…yet?). ‘Yet’ is usually at the end.
yet in negative sentences
- A: Are Diane and Paul here?
B: No, they haven’t arrived yet. Or…they didn’t arrive yet.
(but B is going to tell him soon)
- Joy bought a new dress, but she hasn’t worn it yet. Or…she didn’t wear it yet.
yet in questions
- A: Have Diane and Paul arrived yet? Or Did Diane and Paul arrive yet?
B: No, not yet. We’re still waiting for them
- A: Has Nicole started her new job yet? Or Did Nicole start her new job yet?
B: No, she’s starting next week.
- A: This is my new dress.
B: Oh, it’s nice. Have you worn it yet? Or Did you wear it yet?
Just:
Comprehension Check
Answer the questions about what you read.
읽은 내용에 대한 질문에 답해 보세요.
- Is that a new coat? -Yes, I just bought it.
- Have you finished your homework? -No, I just arrived home.
- Where are Ming and tony? -They just left. Already: - We've already had our breakfast. - When are you going to do your homework? - But I've already done it! - Do you want a cup of coffee? - No, thanks. I've already had one." Yet: - Has the post arrived yet? - Have you done your homework? - Not yet. - Haven't you got ready yet? Look at the time!
20.1 Write a sentence for each situation. Use just and the present perfect.
1. Two women enter the house, “Hello, everybody!”
__They’ve just arrived__.
2. A man stands by his bed, stretches his arms, and yawns.
He __________________.
3. A couple is standing by a car at the auto-shop parking lot. The man is holding up a key, “This is our new car.”
They __________________.
4. A group of runners are running fast from the stating line.
The race _________________.
20.2 Complete the sentences. Use already and the present perfect.
1. What time is Yong Jin Arriving? __He’s already arrived__.
2. Do Sue and Bill want to see the movie? No, they _______________ it.
3. Don’t forget to call Eric. I ______________________.
4. When is Mark going to work? He _____________________.
5. Do you want to read the newspaper? I _______________________.
6. When does Nicole start her new job? She _____________________.
20.3 Rewrite these sentences. Use the present perfect.
1. (Did Nicole start) her new job yet?
_Has Nicole started her new job yet?__
2. (Did you tell) you r father about the accident yet?
___________________________________________.
3. (I just ate) a big dinner, so I’m not hungry.
___________________________________________.
4. Jenny can watch TV because (she already did) her homework.
____________________________________________________.
5. You can’t go to bed ? (you didn’t brush) your teeth yet.
_______________________________________________.
6. You can’t talk to Pete because (he just went) home.
____________________________________________.
7. (Sarah just got out) of the hospital, so she can’t go to work.
__________________________________________________.
Now rewrite these sentences in the simple past.
8. (Have you given) the mailman our new address yet?
__Did you give the mailman our new address yet?__
9. (The mailman hasn’t come) yet.
_____________________________.
10. (I’ve just spoken) to your sister.
_____________________________.
11. (Has Mario bought) a new computer yet?
_____________________________________.
12. (Ted and Alice haven’t told) anyone they’re getting married yet.
_______________________________________________________.
13. (We’ve already done) our packing for our trip.
_________________________________________.
14. (I’ve just been to) the gym.??I feel great!
____________________________________.
20.4 Write questions with the present perfect and yet.
1. Your friend has gotten a new job. Perhaps she has started it. You ask her,
__Have you started your new job yet?__
2. Your friend has some new neighbors. Maybe he has met them. You ask him,
______________ you _________________?
3. Your friend has to write a letter. Perhaps she has written it now. You ask her,
____________________________________?
4. Jiro was trying to sell his car. Maybe he has sold it now. You ask a friend about Jiro.
_____________________________________?
Will: Are you done with the computer yet?
Jack: Just about done Will. Are you going to use it afterwards?
Will: Yes, I need to transfer some files to my laptop.
Jack: Okay! Let me just finish up here and you can have a go already.
Will: Alright! I need to set up my laptop anyway. By the way, Have you already seen
the new musical of Phantom of the Opera?
Jack: Gosh! No, I haven't. Is it being shown already?
Will: Yes, it is. Henry and I saw it the other day.
Jack: Is it any good?
Will: Yeah, it is. It's actually better than the first one.
Jack: Really? Wow! I better get tickets soon. I want to watch it.
Will: Well, you better hurry 'cause their only showing it until the week-ends.
Jack: What? Oh my! I better finish up now or else i'll never get to see it at all.
Will: Ok! Well, Let me leave you to what you're doing.
Jack: No, It's okay! You can have your turn. I'm just gonna continue tomorrow. I must
get those tickets for the week-end.
Will: Alright then!
1. Have you tried Italian food?
2. Aside from Korean food, what other dish do you like?
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
"like"는 동사이므로 앞에 "am"을 붙이지 않습니다. "very" 대신 "really"를 사용하세요.
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- What was the most interesting part of this lesson?
이 수업에서 가장 흥미로운 부분은 뭐였나요? - Can you use today's English in your daily life?
오늘 배운 영어를 일상에서 쓸 수 있나요? - What new word did you learn today?
오늘 어떤 새 단어를 배웠나요?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: JUST, ALREADY, AND YET
Level: Low Beginner (L.B)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!