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Quick rule
Use just for a very recent action and already when it happened earlier than expected. Use yet in questions and negatives for something still expected.
justalreadyyetonly 11am
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This B1 set has 15 multiple-choice questions on just, already and yet with the present perfect. The sentences describe actions at the edge of the present: something finished a moment before now, something finished sooner than expected, or something expected that has not happened so far. Each gap offers a close rival, so you must read the clues. Clues such as only 11am, three cups today and no need point to one adverb. Watch the position of the word as well. Yet usually comes at the end, while just and already usually sit before the participle. After each answer, say the whole sentence aloud and listen for the fit.
The rule in 30 seconds
Use just for a very recent action and already when it happened earlier than expected. Use yet in questions and negatives for something still expected.
have or has + just or already + past participle / have or has + past participle + yetjusta few seconds or minutes before now
alreadyearlier than expected or more than expected
yetasks or reports about an expected action
only 11ama clue for already, because the action came earlier than expected
Learn from the errors
Common mistakes this set targets
- Missing participle after just. I have just finish my lunch early today. → I have just finished my lunch early today.After have and just, use the past participle finished.
- Yet in a positive sentence. I have booked the flights yet. → I have already booked the flights.Yet belongs in questions and negatives, not in positive sentences.
- Already in a negative sentence. I haven't read that book already. → I haven't read that book yet.In a negative sentence, yet shows an action that you still expect.
- Already and yet together. Has the package arrived already yet? → Has the package arrived yet?Use one adverb. A plain check about an expected event takes yet.
- Never for a negative still open. We have never decided where to go on holiday, but we are close. → We haven't decided where to go on holiday yet.Yet keeps the decision open, and never closes it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I tell just from already?
Just is about timing: the action is very close to now. Already is about expectation: the action came earlier or in a larger amount than expected.
Why do some questions use yet and not already?
Yet asks a neutral question about something expected. Already in a question shows surprise, for example "Have you finished already?".
Where does yet go in a sentence?
Yet usually goes at the end, as in "I haven't read it yet". Just and already sit between the auxiliary and the past participle.
Can I use ago with just, already or yet?
Ago normally goes with the past simple, as in "She left a minute ago". With just, already and yet, use the present perfect and drop ago. If a sentence has ago, choose a past simple verb instead.