Sunday, 3 March 2013

Uses Of Yet, Still, Already,No Longer

1-Yet :

             Yet is used when something is expected from someone.Yet is normally used in negative statments or when a question is asked.

Examples :- 
  •      Robert has given Bill a gift, but Bill hasn't opened it yet.
  •      Have you recieved the letter yet?
  •      You have to wait for him.He hasn't come here yet.

2-Still :-

               Still is used when we have to wait for longer than expected. Normally it is used in positve sentences.It usually comes in mid of a sentence.

Examples :-

  •     Robert hasn't come in class yet.He is still at his home.
  •     I'm still waiting for reply of the letter which I sent him 3 months ago.
          It can also be used in some negative ssentences.

Example:-

  • Lunch break is going to be end and you still haven't taken lunch.

3-Already :-

             Already is used when something is done earlier than expected. Like "Still" it is also normally used in postive sentences.

Examples: 

  • I am already getting late. I can't wait for you anymore.
  • I have already taken lunch. I can't eat more.

4-No longer / Any longer / Any more :-

              No longer or any more or any longer is used when something has been finished or completed.

Examples:

  • You can't buy that model of this car. We no longer make it.
  • Robert has shifted to another city. He doesn't live here any longer.
  • I don't have any relation with her any more.
   








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