Grammar:
STILL
Ex.:
- I’ve been learning Spanish for two months and I still do the same mistakes.
(= I continue doing the same mistakes – the situation hasn’t changed)
- It’s 11 o’clock and she’s still in bed.
- Do you still want to go with us or have you changed your mind?
Usually:
- position – in the middle of the sentence
- still+verb
Negative:
- shows a stronger feeling/surprise
Ex.:
- He said he would be here 30 minutes ago and he still hasn’t come.
YET
- used in negative sentences and questions
Ex.:
- Have you met our new teacher yet?
(= until now)
- I haven’t started reading the book yet.
- It’s 12 o’clock and she isn’t here yet.
Compare:
- Is it still snowing?
- Has it stopped snowing yet?
- I texted him 2 hours ago and he hasn’t replied yet.
- I texted him 2 ours ago and he still hasn’t replied.
ALREADY
- position – in the middle of the sentence
- used to say that something happened sooner than expected
Ex.:
- Do you need my help or you’re already done?
- I’ve just had my dinner and I’m already hungry.
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