Grammar practice for the Cambridge PET exam
We use 'yet' and 'already' for different reasons. Do you know the difference between them?
Look at these sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold and try to work out when we use 'yet' and when we use 'already'.
Have you finished your homework yet?
Have you finished your homework already? That was quick!
Haven't you finished your homework yet? Hurry up!
Now try the quiz below to check your ideas.
Complete each of the following sentences using 'yet' or 'already':
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
1. I still have to pay the bill.
I haven't paid .........................................
2. I saw that film before.
I .......................................... seen that film.
3. Are you still at work?
Haven't you finished ........................................?
4. They previously sold their house.
They have ........................................ their house.
5. John and Silvia went home earlier.
John and Silvia have ........................................ home.
6. Is the football match over?
Has the football match ........................................?
Need more practice in 'yet' and 'already'? Think about things you have done or achieved in your life and things you haven't. Write sentences using 'already' and 'yet'.
I've already been to France.
I haven't learnt to drive yet.