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Present perfect with just, already and yet – English Grammar Exercises for A2

8 exercices

1. Underline the correct adverbs to complete the sentences.

  • 1)
    I’ve just / already / yet spent £100 this weekend, so I’m afraid I can’t afford to go to a restaurant for dinner.
  • 2)
    It’s Mum’s birthday tomorrow – have you bought her a present already / just / yet?
  • 3)
    Look, I’ve just / already / yet bought a new mobile phone. It’s brilliant, isn’t it?
  • 4)
    He’s yet / just / already saved up £3,000 because he wants to travel round the world next summer.
  • 5)
    A Why does she look so upset?
  • B Because she’s already / just / yet lost her wallet.
  • 6)
    No, I can’t lend you any more money. You’ve already / just / yet borrowed £100 from me.
  • 7)
    Oh, no! We can’t play tennis now because it’s already / yet / just started raining.
  • 8)
    She hasn’t opened a new bank account already / yet / just

2. Correct the sentences.

  • 1)
    Mike just has spent £400 on a new camera.
  • Mike has just spent £400 on a new camera.
  • 2)
    He’s borrowed already £2,000 from his bank.
  • 3)
    Have you yet paid Louise back?
  • 4)
    Sue already has spent the money she borrowed from me.
  • 5)
    We’ve bought just a new TV in the sales.
  • 6)
    Has she saved yet enough money to buy a tablet?
  • 7)
    I’ve bought already a present for my wife.
  • 8)
    They’ve opened a new bank account in France just.

3. Match the questions and answers.

  • 1)
    g.. Would you like some food?
  • 2)
    Did you like the movie?
  • 3)
    Has Junko called yet?
  • 4)
    Where’s Liza?
  • 5)
    Would you like to go for a walk?
  • 6)
    Can you email Marc about the meeting?
  • 7)
    Have you written your essay yet?
  • 8)
    What did you think of the report?
  • a)
    Yes, I’ve just spoken to her.
  • b I’ve already emailed him.
  • c)
    She’s just gone out. She’ll be back soon.
  • d I’m afraid I haven’t read it yet.
  • e)
    No, thanks. I’ve already been out.
  • f)
    We haven’t seen it yet.
  • g)
    No, thanks. I’ve already had lunch.
  • h Not yet. I’ve just finished the introduction.

4. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences or questions.

  • 1)
    they / have / us / yet? / paid
  • Have they paid us yet?
  • 2)
    already / I’ve / money / all / spent / my
  • 3)
    arrived / our visitors / have / just
  • 4)
    shops / I / yet / haven’t / to / the / been
  • 5)
    raining / just / started / it / has
  • 6)
    he / yet? / any / has / money / saved

5. Look at Jeff’s list of things to do. Write sentences about what he has already done (✓), and what he hasn’t done yet. Use already I yet and the present perfect.

  • 1)
    He hasn’t done the shopping yet
  • 2)
  • 3)
  • 4)
  • 5)
  • 6)
  • 7)
  • 8)
  • 9)
  • 10)
  • Jeff To Do – Wednesday
  • 1)
    do shopping
  • 2)
    pay Mark back
  • 3)
    buy paper for the printer ✓
  • 4)
    check my emails ✓
  • 5)
    ask Dad for some money
  • 6)
    write to Daniel ✓
  • 7)
    finish writing my project ✓
  • 8)
    clean the flat
  • 9)
    take out rubbish
  • 10)
    have a haircut ✓

6. Put the adverbs in brackets in the corrects in the correct places in the sentences.

  • 1)
    I’ve spent a lot of money on a new pair of glasses. (just)
  • 2)
    I bought a new mobile last month, but I’ve lost it. (already)
  • 3)
    I need some winter clothes, but I haven’t had time to go shopping. (yet)
  • 4)
    I’ve bought a card for Mother’s Day. (already)
  • 5)
    I bought some amazing shoes last year, but I haven’t worn them. (yet)
  • 6)
    I’ve seen a special offer on a holiday online, but I haven’t decided to buy it. (just, yet)

7. Put the adverb in brackets in the correct place.

  • A Have you spoken to John? (yet)
  • B Yes, he’s called me. (just)
  • A Did you ask him about the party?
  • B Yes, he’s bought the food. (already)
  • A Great. I haven’t been to the shops. (yet)
  • B Have you decided what music to play? (already)
  • A Yes, I’ve made a list. (just)

8. Correct the sentences.

  • 1)
    I never left a big tip in a restaurant.
  • I’ve never left a big tip in a restaurant.
  • 2)
    Did you ever give money to charity?
  • 3)
    I’ve been to China on business last year.
  • 4)
    I just bought a new mobile phone.
  • 5)
    I haven’t bought yet a birthday present for my brother.
  • 6)
    I already spent £200 this weekend.

Comment Pratiquer

  1. 1Lisez chaque question attentivement
  2. 2Écrivez votre réponse ou sélectionnez l'option correcte
  3. 3Cliquez sur 'Afficher la Réponse' pour vérifier votre travail
  4. 4Examinez les erreurs et essayez des exercices similaires
  5. 5Passez à l'exercice suivant lorsque vous êtes prêt

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