What are still yet already?
Three adverbs that often cause difficulty are still, yet, and already. They are all used when actions are going to happen, or are expected to happen, or were unexpected around the present time.
How do you use already and yet?
We can use both in questions, but the meaning is a bit different. YET simply asks if something has happened or we still have to wait. ALREADY knows that something has happened, it simply expresses surprise because it happened sooner than expected.
What is the difference between still yet and already?
Already refers to things which have happened or which people think may have happened. Yet refers to things which have not happened or which people think may not have happened.
Where do you put still in a sentence?
Using “still” In positive sentences it is placed before the main verb and after auxiliary verbs such as be, have, might, will. If the main verb is to be, then place still after it rather than before. In questions, still goes before the main verb.
When can I use still?
We use still to show that something continues up to a time in the past, present or future. It goes in front of the main verb: Even when my father was 65, he still enjoyed playing tennis. It’s past midnight but she’s still doing her homework.
Where do we use yet?
We use yet as an adverb to refer to a time which starts in the past and continues up to the present. We use it mostly in negative statements or questions in the present perfect. It usually comes in end position: Kevin hasn’t registered for class yet.
What does yet still mean?
Yet. Meaning. Still refers to an action began in the past and is continuing in the present. Yet denotes an action which is presumed to happen, but does not happen until now. Position.
Is it correct to say yet still?
So, the best tip to remember their difference lies in their meanings, i.e. still means something which is continuing and yet means until now. Further, still is mainly used with present continuous tense, whereas yet is used with present perfect tense.
Is still yet a correct English?
= He still hasn’t found an investor. Note that still generally comes before the verb, while yet is usually placed at the end of the sentence. In questions, YET has a similar meaning to already (by now):
When should I use still?
Is yet still a correct English?
Note that still generally comes before the verb, while yet is usually placed at the end of the sentence. In questions, YET has a similar meaning to already (by now): Did you order the supplies yet?