Use of the word yet in a sentence


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“Yet” is a useful word in the English language, as it allows you to be more clear in a sentence. “Yet” can be used as an adverb, to discuss an additional idea, or to emphasize a feeling or thought. It can also be used as a conjunction, similar to how you might use conjunctions like “but” or “nevertheless.” With the right placement and punctuation, you can use “yet” with confidence when you write or speak.

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    Put “yet” at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn’t happened. It is often used in negative statements in which you use a negative term like “have not” or “has not.”[1]

    • For example, you may say, “I haven’t completed my homework yet,” or, “I haven’t eaten breakfast yet.”
    • You can also say, “She hasn’t watched the episode yet,” or, “He hasn’t phoned me back yet.”

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    Use “yet” in the middle of the sentence to discuss something unknown or unclear. This approach is often used in more formal discussions or conversations. “Yet” is often placed after “have,” “are,” or “has.”[2]

    • For example you may say, “We have yet to determine if she is on board,” or, “Our guests are yet to arrive.”
    • You may also say, “The price has yet to be announced.”

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    Place “yet” in a sentence to show a situation or event is ongoing. “Yet” is used in a sentence if you want to let others know that you are still in a situation and it is going to continue in the near future. You can use “yet” in positive statements in the present to let others know that a situation or event in the present is not finished yet.[3]

    • For example, you may say, “I have a lot more work yet,” to let others know your work is not finished.
    • You may say, “There is a lot more time yet,” to tell others that there is still time in the present to complete a task or activity.

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    Use “yet” to indicate an additional issue or problem. “Yet” can be used as a stand-in for “in addition.” It is often used in a negative statement to discuss another thing the speaker has to deal with or address.[4]

    • For example, you may say, “Yet another source of trouble,” or, “Yet another issue to deal with.”

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    Put “yet” in a sentence for emphasis. Similar to terms like “even,” “still,” or “more,” “yet” can be used to stress a point or create a more vivid image. It usually appears before terms like “another” or “again.”[5]

    • For example, you may say, “My mother served her yet another piece of pie,” or, “The coffee machine broke down yet again.”

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    Place “yet” at the end of a sentence to show enthusiasm or excitement. You can also use “yet” as a superlative to let others know how thrilled you are.[6]

    • For example, you may say, “That was her best film yet!” or, “That was her greatest performance yet!”
    • You may also say, “A time of 3 hours and 10 minutes, his best marathon yet!”

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    Use “yet” like “but” in a sentence. “Yet” can give a sentence a certain distinctiveness and tone that “but” may not be able to do. Try replacing your use of “but” with “yet” in your sentences, placing a comma before “yet.”[7]

    • For example, you may say, “Stella plays tennis well, yet her favorite sport is soccer,” or, “I’m good at writing sonnets, yet I prefer reading haikus.”

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    Put “yet” in a sentence to expand or add to the content. “Yet” can help you provide more information about a subject or event that may be contradictory or ironic. It is often used in negative sentences, similar to how you might use the conjunction “nevertheless.”[8]

    • For example, you may say, “The new tenants complained about the noise, yet they continue to play their music loud,” or, “She dislikes meeting new people, yet she still showed up at the party.”
    • Often, you can remove the subject in the second half of the sentence. This allows you to remove the comma as well. For example, you may say, “The new tenants complained about the noise yet continue to play their music loud,” or, “She dislikes meeting new people yet still showed up at the party.”

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    Start a sentence with “yet” to give it tone and flow. “Yet” is often used at the start of a sentence to share an afterthought or a second guess. It can also add a conversational flow to your sentences.[9]

    • For example, you may say, “Yet, despite my complaints, I still miss her company,” or, “Yet I must admit I value facts more than mere superstitions.”

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    May I say «The best record he has set yet» instead of either «The best record he has ever set» or «The best record he has set so far»?

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    You could say that, but it’s easier to say, «His personal best.» (That’s a common sports phrase.)

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    I’ve seen that yet can be used as in «it is yet to be done.» Can you explain this usage?

    Donagan

    In this context «yet» really means «not yet.» In other words, «it is yet to be done» means «it is not done yet.»

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    «Still» is more properly used in that context.

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To use «yet» in a sentence, put it at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn’t happened. For example, you could say «I haven’t gone to bed yet.» You can also use «yet» to emphasize something, like in the sentence «He ate yet another piece of pizza.» Also, try replacing «but» in a sentence with «yet.» For example, you could say «She’s great a tennis, yet her favorite sport is soccer.» To learn how to use «yet» in other kinds of sentences, read on!

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This article lists 42 sentences with yet conjunction and 35 example sentences using “yet” for practicing the usage of the word ‘yet’.

Yet is a conjunction word that joins together two sentences. Sentences joined together by yet should have at least one sentence that contrasts with the other in one or more ways. Yet can also be used to add emphasis to the conclusion of a sentence.

  1. He apologized for the mistake, yet he was not sorry at all.
  2. The dress is too big for me, yet I will wear it anyway.
  3. He is smart and talented; yet he does not try hard enough.
  4. It was a chaotic situation; nobody knew what to do; yet we got through it ­ successfully.
  5. The President is very much in favor of reducing taxation, and yet many citizens do not share his view.
  6. The heavy rain somehow eased off at last , and yet the sky remained overcast all day.
  7. None of us had a pen, and yet we wanted to continue our discussion.
  8. I did not know that he was a doctor, and yet I remembered him from the seminar.
  9. She frowned, yet she smiled.
  10. I can read and write French, yet I don’t speak it fluently.
  11. I am not very strong, yet I can swim across the ocean.
  12. She is young and beautiful , yet she feels lonely sometimes.
  13. He’s been here for hours, yet he doesn’t look tired.
  14. I’ve read the book several times, yet I don’t understand it.
  15. The cake is delicious, yet I don’t like it.
  16. She was upset, yet she had to work.
  17. I have tried everything, yet I can’t fix it.
  18. He is strong, yet he does not participate in any sport.
  19. They pay me on time, yet I do it for pleasure.
  20. Blondielocks thought the cake was delicious ,yet she took only a few bites.
  21. I’ve never seen him before now, but I read an article about him yesterday; he apparently already has seven published books, yet he’s only twenty-four years old!
  22. They have a plenty of food, yet they are still hungry.
  23. The exam was easy and we all did well on it yet she didn’t do her homework.
  24. The fireman extinguished the fire yet suffered severe burns.
  25. I had never been to New York before so I was extremely excited yet nervous to go.
  26. This recipe is very delicious yet easy to make.
  27. When I finally arrived at the hotel it was late yet I was still overly excited for what lay ahead of me tomorrow.
  28. I walked in and yet the room was empty.
  29. I tried to talk to her and yet she ignored me.
  30. He said he would come and yet he didn’t come.
  31. We all wanted to go but yet we were tired.
  32. You can go ahead with this project but yet keep me informed of what is going on.
  33. I love steak but yet my wife doesn’t want to eat it.
  34. I like you yet I do not want to spend time with you.
  35. He acted like he was innocent yet no one believed him.
  36. I am still asleep; yet it is morning.
  37. He has done everything right; yet he failed the exam.
  38. Does he like the film; yet he is impatient.
  39. The food is not bad; yet it needs more salt.
  40. Although she had promised to pay; yet she didn’t do it.
  41. Everyone is tired; yet they continue working.
  42. She has received an award; yet she feels bitter.

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Example Sentences with Yet Conjunction

Sentences using “yet”

These sentences examples show the usage of word yet.

  1. He has not yet talked to the press.
  2. I have not eaten dinner yet.
  3. He has not finished his work yet.
  4. They have not started working on it yet.
  5. I have not written it yet.
  6. The battle is not over yet.
  7. I haven’t been to Disneyland yet.
  8. Yet I would not regret.
  9. Yet the dog was not afraid. He seemed to sense that this could be a play date.
  10. Yet he also never revealed his methods, insisting that a magician should retain a few tricks in his sleeve.
  11. My cousin is coming to dinner and I’m yet to find a babysitter.
  12. Everyone has come. Yet, I am still sleepy.
  13. I can not find my keys. Yet, I looked everywhere.
  14. It has stopped raining. Yet, it seems like it will start again soon.
  15. They had not yet arrived when I left.
  16. She hadn’t yet eaten breakfast when I called her at 7 am.
  17. By this time next year, she will have already moved to Canada although she hasn’t done it yet.
  18. Yet it has been proven that this would not affect the safety of the food.
  19. You can see a lot of people running on the street. Yet they are not fit.
  20. Yet he never thought about it.
  21. They won’t go against him. Yet they don’t want to get dragged into a fight.
  22. The investigators have not yet questioned her.
  23. She’s not here yet, but she soon will be.
  24. The garden is not yet ready for planting.
  25. They were there, but they had not arrived yet.
  26. Mary may not have a new car yet, but she sure has had a couple of car washes.
  27. It’s almost dinner time and Bob’s not home yet!
  28. Yet, it is important for you to study now.
  29. I know you really want this but yet you are still afraid.
  30. We have not met him yet.
  31. Can I help you? Yet, he didn’t offer any help to anyone sitting along the way.
  32. Beneath the floor are three layers of sub-floors. Yet, these layer are impossible to detect visually.
  33. I had already eaten dinner. Yet, I was still hungry.
  34. As you can see, the dog is unhappy. Yet she seems to be able to run very quickly.
  35. A new study said that fats are not as bad as we thought they were yet studies from last year say they are.

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В этой статье мы поможем разобраться в том, в каких случаях употребляются наречия just (только что), already (уже), yet (уже, еще), still (до сих пор) и как они связаны с Present Perfect (настоящим совершенным временем).

Наречия just, already, yet и still

Зная, как правильно использовать наречия just, already, yet и still, вы сможете грамотно построить свою речь, а при чтении или просмотре видео на английском языке — лучше ориентироваться во временных рамках событий. В качестве видеопримеров покажем отрывки из «Гарри Поттера».

Just

Чаще всего just выступает словом-маркером времени Present Perfect и переводится как «только что». В основном его используют в утверждениях и ставят перед смысловым глаголом:

I have just woken up. — Я только что проснулся.
Tony has just booked the ticket. — Тони только что заказал билет.
Look! We have just fixed your camera. — Смотри! Мы только что починили твой фотоаппарат.
I’ve just seen him around. — Я его только что видел поблизости.

Just может использоваться в качестве синонима only, в таком случае just будет иметь значение «только», «лишь», «всего лишь». Если в предложении есть глагол to be, just следует сразу после него:

This cough medicine costs just 100 roubles. — Это лекарство от кашля стоит всего лишь сто рублей.
He is just a kid. — Он всего лишь ребенок.
We are just watching. — Мы только лишь смотрим.

Также just может встречаться как синоним слова exactly. В этом случае just будет переводиться как «точно», «точь-в-точь».

You act just like your father! — Ты ведешь себя точно как твой отец!

Just может выступать в качестве синонима словам simply (просто), absolutely (абсолютно), чтобы сделать акцент на утверждении:

It is just perfect! — Это просто идеально!

Можно использовать just, чтобы сделать повелительное наклонение более резким:

Just shut up! — Замолчи!

Также just можем использовать, чтобы сделать просьбу чуть более вежливой:

Could you just give me a piece of advice? — Не могли бы вы дать мне совет?

Already

Слово already чаще всего выступает маркером времени Present Perfect. В этом случае оно переводится как «уже» и стоит между вспомогательным и смысловым глаголами. Already обычно используется в утвердительных предложениях.

I’ve already seen this film. — Я уже видел этот фильм.
Debbie has already settled down in NY. — Дэбби уже обосновалась в Нью-Йорке.
They have already checked out. — Они уже выехали из отеля.

Already может означать «раньше, чем ожидалось». Употребляется в утвердительных и вопросительных предложениях.

Timmy is only 18 but he is already a head of the company. — Тимми всего лишь 18, а он уже глава компании.
Are they already here? — Они уже здесь?
Look! I can already ride a bicycle! — Смотри! Я уже умею ездить на велосипеде!

Чтобы выразить удивление, ставим already в конец предложения.

Are you moving to US already? — Ты уже переезжаешь в Соединенные Штаты?

Yet

Yet часто выступает маркером времени Present Perfect и стоит в конце предложения. В отрицательном предложении yet переводится как «еще», а в вопросительном — «уже». Давайте посмотрим на примеры английских предложений со словом yet:

Have you fed the dog yet? — Ты уже покормил собаку?
Has he cleaned up his room yet? — Он уже убрался в своей комнате?

Eddy hasn’t told me anything yet. — Эдди мне еще ничего не рассказал.
They haven’t come back yet. — Они еще не вернулись.

Yet может означать, что что-то еще не произошло, но мы ожидаем, что это произойдет в будущем. В этих случаях yet можно перевести как «пока что», «все еще».

This service is not yet available. — Эта услуга пока что недоступна.
The situation is really dangerous, but help can yet come. — Ситуация действительно опасная, но помощь все еще может прийти.

Yet встречается в утвердительных предложениях вместе с прилагательным превосходной степени и переводится как «на данный момент», «на текущее время»:

This is his best song yet! — Это его лучшая песня на данный момент!

Также yet можно перевести как «но», «однако», «несмотря на». В этом случае yet стоит в начале или середине предложения:

Yet it is terrible weather outside, we have decided to go for a walk. — Несмотря на ужасную погоду, мы решили пойти на прогулку.
Our Xbox is broken, yet we are having much fun. — Наш Xbox сломался, но мы продолжаем веселиться.

Yet может использоваться, чтобы сделать на чем-то акцент, выразить удивление или негодование. Вместе со словами more (еще), another (еще один) и again (снова) значение yet близко к even (даже, еще более).

We’ll need yet more chocolate. — Нам потребуется еще больше шоколада.
The teacher gave us yet another task! — Учитель дал нам еще одно задание!
This proves yet again that she was right. — Это еще раз доказывает, что она была права.

Still

Still означает, что нечто осталось неизменным. Это наречие используется в ситуациях, когда что-то происходит дольше, чем ожидалось. На русский чаще всего переводится как «до сих пор», «все еще».

It still drives people crazy. — Это все еще сводит людей с ума.

В этом же значении still можно встретить после модального и вспомогательного глаголов или после глагола to be.

I can still see you. — Я все еще тебя вижу.
She looked around, and they were still looking at her. — Она оглянулась, но они все еще смотрели на нее.
They are still happy. — Они по-прежнему счастливы.

С помощью still можно выразить недовольство сложившейся ситуацией, если поставить его после подлежащего в отрицательном предложении:

You still don’t understand this grammar rule! — Ты до сих пор не понимаешь это грамматическое правило!

Мы можем использовать still, когда что-то произошло, несмотря на какие-либо обстоятельства. В этом случае оно выступает синонимом фразы on the other hand (с другой стороны) и наречия nevertheless (но все же):

Marcus had overslept but still he got to the meeting on time. — Маркус проспал, но все же добрался на встречу вовремя.
I hate jogging. Still I have to do it to keep fit. — Ненавижу бегать. Но все же мне приходится это делать, чтобы держать себя в форме.

В чем же разница между still и yet? Чтобы ответить на этот вопрос, обратимся к примерам:

He is still hungry. — Он до сих пор голоден.
He hasn’t eaten yet. — Он еще не ел.

She is still crying. — Она по-прежнему плачет.
She hasn’t stopped crying yet. — Она еще не перестала плакать.

Still указывает на продолжительность действия и на то, что действие еще не закончилось. Yet же говорит о том, что ожидаемое действие еще не произошло.

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Sometimes, we’re taught that starting a sentence with certain words is incorrect. This is a common English myth, and this article will debunk it. This time, we’ll look at starting a sentence with yet, and how we can make sure we’re using it correctly every time.

You can start a sentence with “yet” when it directly links to the previous sentence. We use it to talk about a consequence, result, or thing that happens despite something else occurring. It is incorrect if it doesn’t have another sentence before it.

Can You Start A Sentence With "Yet"?

Typically, we use “yet” to combine two sentences with each other. However, in certain forms of writing, it may be more beneficial to keep the sentences separate, while the need for using “yet” is still apparent in the piece of writing.

In these cases, it’s likely that we want to keep our sentences short and easy to comprehend. For this reason, we’ll place a period between the first sentence and the sentence that starts with “yet.”

Once we place this period, it’s simple to complete the second sentence. Any sentence that starts with “yet” usually means “despite that” or “but,” which works well when we want to show a further point to whatever we just mentioned.

What Does “Yet” Mean At The Beginning Of A Sentence?

Now let’s look closer at how “yet” works and what it means when it’s at the beginning of a sentence.

“Yet” means “in spite of” or “but” when we write it at the start of a sentence. We use it to show that while the first sentence might have had an obvious effect on something, the second sentence (starting with “yet”) was unaffected by that thing.

The definition of “yet,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “despite that; used to add something that seems surprising because of what you have just said.”

It’s a great way to show how two things might interact with each other. It can refer to the action that someone takes or the result of some form of experiment.

“Yet” is a fairly common word in English, and we use it in many ways to mean “despite.” At the same time, it can also mean that something hasn’t happened at this time, though it is bound to happen at some point in the future.

Examples Of How To Use “Yet” At The Beginning Of A Sentence

We’ll take a look at some examples of starting a sentence with “Yet.” From these examples, you’ll have a much better understanding of how you can do it yourself without making any obvious grammatical errors.

  1. She didn’t think she was going to catch her bus today. Yet, somehow she still managed to make it before it arrived.
  2. He wasn’t going to take this one lying down, and he was going to do something about it. Yet, when confrontation came, he failed to show!
  3. It wasn’t easy for me to steal all of these diamonds from the bank. Yet, I made short work of the security guards once I was on my way out.
  4. You should have been there because I was on top form. Yet all you seem to want to do is stay at home and waste your life away!
  5. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing unfold before my very eyes! Yet, there it was, as clear as day!
  6. He wasn’t supposed to be out tonight, and I didn’t expect to see him. Yet, I guess he changed his mind and wanted to hit the clubs.
  7. There have never been any sightings of an extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, I remain hopeful that one day we will spot them.

We can use “yet” at the start of a sentence to mean “however” or “up until now.” It works well when we want to show that it relates directly to the previous sentence, and the effect of the previous sentence has little to no overall effect on the current outcome.

Where Should I Place The Comma When Using “Yet” At The Beginning Of A Sentence?

Punctuation rules can be tricky to master. Learning how to punctuate “yet” at the beginning of a sentence comes with difficulties of its own since there are two different ways to use it. The comma rules can be particularly challenging.

You should place a comma after “yet” when using it to mean “however” or “despite that.” You do not need to place a comma when you want “yet” to mean “up until now.”

To help you understand the differences between comma usage, we’ll split the examples into two sections.

  • You haven’t done anything good for me. Yet, all I can ever seem to do is stay with you.

Here, we use “yet” as a phrase to combine the two sentences while retaining the period before “yet.” In this case, a comma must always come after “yet” because it acts as a conjunction. It’s also possible to see a semi-colon come before “yet,” if the sentence allows it.

On the other hand, we might use “Yet” at the start of a sentence to mean “up until now.” In those cases, commas are not as necessary, and you can see that in the following ways:

  • Yet no one has asked me about my birth certificate.

Here, “yet” means “up until now,” and this phrase works without a comma. However, it’s still likely that most people will put a comma between “yet” and “no” in this sentence because it works better for comprehension.

You might also like: Comma Before “Yet”: Here’s The Golden Rule + 12 Examples

Is It Formal To Start A Sentence With “Yet”?

Finally, let’s look into the formality of starting a sentence with “yet,” and whether it’s appropriate to do so.

It is formal to start a sentence with “yet.” “Yet” is an old-fashioned word that is synonymous with “however,” “still,” and “but.” It’s a really good word to use in most formal settings, which is why so many native speakers up to use it in formal situations.

Alternatives To Starting A Sentence With “Yet”

There are plenty of other suitable synonyms and alternatives to starting a sentence with “yet.” We’ve thrown together a list to help you understand what words work best and how we can follow the same general meaning.

  • But
  • Nonetheless
  • Just the same
  • However
  • Still
  • Though
  • All the same
  • Nevertheless
  • Despite that
  • In spite of that

There are plenty of solid options for replacing “yet” at the start of a sentence. In each case, we use it to talk about something that happens that is related to the previous statement or sentence.

Can You Start A Sentence With “And Yet”?

While “yet” works at the start of a sentence, it doesn’t mean that all words do. “And” is a valid word to start a sentence with, but using the phrase “and yet” changes the meaning and rules completely.

We can’t start a sentence with “and yet” because we need to use “and” in this way as a conjunctive word. It’s supposed to combine two elements together, and “yet” means “but” in this situation.

  • Correct: We haven’t made any progress, and yet, we’re still making sure everything goes okay.
  • Incorrect: We haven’t made any progress. And yet, we’re still making sure everything goes okay.

“And yet” is seen as a redundant phrase in any case because there is no reason to combine “and” with “yet.” Instead, we can simply use “yet” on its own to convey the same meaning that we’re trying to achieve.

Can You End A Sentence With “Yet”?

We’ve shown you how to start a sentence with “yet,” and it’s time now to look at ending one with “yet.” There are still no rules that dictate whether we can or cannot end sentences with certain rules.

You can end a sentence with “yet” when you want to talk about a specific time frame of something happening. It means that something hasn’t happened up until a certain point, and there’s no guarantee that it will happen at all.

You can see “yet” work at the end of a sentence in the following examples:

  • I’m sorry, but we haven’t gotten around to it yet.
  • I haven’t done the chores yet!
  • That’s fine, but you can’t go in there yet!

How Do You Use “Yet” In The Middle Of A Sentence?

We can start and end a sentence with “yet,” and we can even include it in the middle of a sentence. There are a few ways in which we can do this.

We can put “yet” in the middle of a sentence when we end a clause with it (it’s subsequently followed by a comma and a second clause). We can also do it when we use it as an adverb to mean that something hasn’t happened as intended yet.

To explain these rules, look at the following:

  • We haven’t gotten around to it yet, but we will.
  • I’m sorry I haven’t done it yet, but I’m working on it.
  • We haven’t yet had the time to make sure everything works.
  • I have yet to find a valid reason to do this!

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Most often, just acts as a Present Perfect time marker and is translated as “just”. It is mainly used in statements and placed before a semantic verb: I have just woken up.
Usage: Typically, yet is used in questions or denials. In questions, it is translated as «already», and in negations — as «more.» However, yet is always placed at the end of the sentence.

Where is ever?

1. Before the verb. Adverbs always, often, seldom, ever, never, just, already, yet, usually, generally, sometimes, still, soon, once.

What are the auxiliary words in Present Perfect?

Present Perfect tense is formed with the help of two verbs: the auxiliary have / has and the main verb in the 3rd form. Auxiliary verbs are not translated and change: has for he (he), she (she), it (it), and have for I (I), you (you, you), we (we), they (they).

What is the difference between already and Just?

Just is ONLY WHAT happened In addition to the adverbs already and yet, the Present Perfect tense is often used just — “just now”. In this case, just can only be between to have and the past participle.

When is Yet placed?

Yet is used in negative statements and questions and denotes the (not) period of time between the time up to the present moment and the present moment, (not) up to the present time. Yet usually appears at the end of a sentence.

How to use the word Still?

Still is used to describe an unfinished action or situation that continues to the present, and is translated as «still, still». This is often the case for a situation that takes longer than expected. Notice the still position before the verb or adjective, not after.

Where are adverbs in English?

Usually adverbs in English are placed after verbs, but before adjectives, other adverbs or participles. For example: I slept well this night.

Where is Hardly ever set?

If the predicate is expressed by a single semantic verb, then the adverb of frequency should be placed before the verb: I hardly ever read magazines. — I very rarely read magazines.

When is ever and never used?

Sentences in Present Perfect can be enhanced by the adverbs ever and never. The first is used in questions, the second in denials: Has Mary ever been to New Zealand? Yes, twice.

Where to put Twice?

Adverbs once, twice, yet, still, now, soon, etc., expressing time and repetition, usually appear either at the very beginning or at the very end of a sentence.

How to understand that this is Present Perfect?

Present Perfect — present perfect tense — denotes an action that began in the past and ended by the present moment. In English, the verb in «present perfect» is perceived in the present tense, and not in the past, as it is tied to the present result.

What word markers are characteristic of the times of Perfect Progressive?

Present Perfect Continuous Markers

for 3 days within 3 days
all week whole week
all this time all this time
the whole evening all evening
recently lately

Where is Just already placed?

It is mainly used in statements and placed before a semantic verb: I have just woken up.

How is Still and Yet different?

Another difference between the words still and yet is the place in the sentence. Remember that the place of the adverb is yet at the end of the sentence, and still in the middle, before the action verb.

How is Present Perfect time formed?

Present Perfect is formed using the auxiliary verb to have / has and the third form of the semantic verb (Past Participle). The third form of regular verbs is formed with the ending -ed, and for irregular verbs see the Irregular Verbs article.

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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.

How do I use yet in a sentence?

Put “yet” at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn’t happened.

  1. For example, you may say, “I haven’t completed my homework yet,” or, “I haven’t eaten breakfast yet.”
  2. You can also say, “She hasn’t watched the episode yet,” or, “He hasn’t phoned me back yet.”

How do you use yet conjunction in a sentence?

as a conjunction (connecting two words, phrases, or clauses): The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny. Her advice seems strange, yet I believe she’s right. I’m amazed that you haven’t told him anything yet. She hasn’t yet decided if she wants to come or not.

When can you start a sentence with yet?

Conclusion. As yet is classed as a coordinating conjunction, many would still say that it should never be at the start of a sentence. It is supposed to be joining and creating a relationship between two clauses. It’s a valid argument, of course.

When to use but and yet in a sentence?

So they have the same meaning, same function as conjunctions. “Yet” sounds more formal than “but,” so we tend to use it in a more formal situation. In most everyday situations, we use “but” to connect our ideas. It would sound too formal, too polite, to use “yet” in most everyday conversations.

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What is difference between but and yet?

Main Difference – But vs Yet

Yet can function as an adverb and a conjunction whereas but can function as a conjunction, preposition, and an adverb. … This is because these two words have different meanings as adverbs. As an adverb, but means no more than or only whereas yet means until now or so far.

Can yet and still be used together?

Both yet and still can be used in negative statements to talk about something that wasn’t true in the past and continues not to be true in the present. This is where yet and still converge. For example, the two sentences in each pair below, one with yet and one with still, mean nearly the same thing.

Should I put a comma after yet?

Should I use a comma before «yet»? Yet can be used to start a contrasting element in a sentence, e.g. She was sad, yet relieved. When yet is used to set off a contrasting element of a sentence then it should have a comma before it, just like with not.

Where do you put yet?

Yet is normally placed at the end of the clause, particularly in informal English and in questions, but can go immediately after not in negative sentences in a more formal style, such as Cambridge Dictionaries and the British Library have used.

What is the use of conjunction yet?

Yet as a conjunction means ‘but’ or ‘nevertheless’. We use it to show contrast. It often occurs after and: So many questions and yet so few answers.

Which tense is used with yet?

Present Perfect Tense – Already, Yet, Since and For. Already means that something happened earlier than we expected. With Present Perfect already usually goes after have or has and before the main verb. Examples — We’ve already had our breakfast.

What is yet and example?

Yet means at this time, up to now or at a future time. An example of yet is someone not getting to take a walk before dark, such as «It is dark but he has not taken his walk yet.» An example of yet is someone possibly getting to take a walk after dark, such as «He might yet get to take his walk after dark.» adverb.

What are some examples of yet?

«I don’t like rain, yet I live in the state with the most rainfall.» «I haven’t read the book, yet I already know the ending.» «I’m wearing a thick coat, yet I’m still cold.» «I love music, yet I dislike musicals.»

How do you use yet and already?

ALREADY / YET in questions

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.

How do you use a comma with yet?

As with ‘however’ or ‘but,’ a comma is placed AFTER ‘yet‘ at the beginning of a sentence: “Yet, he didn’t want to…” [This is awkward, though. Usually, we use ‘However,’ or ‘But,’.] A comma is sometimes placed BEFORE ‘yet. ‘ For example: “I haven’t had a chance to talk with him, yet.”

Where do I put a comma?

Comma Use

  1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. …
  2. Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.

Is yet another meaning?

As explained by @JSBangs and @Jonathan, «yet another» is used as an emphases on the fact that there were many more before. Often it can be used as an expression of the exasperation to see something for the penultimate times.

Is yet to be meaning?

It means that it hasn’t been received yet and you expect that it will be received. ( You expect it to come.)

Is yet a formal word?

“Yet” is used this way in formal English speech as well as writing. This is especially true in formal “teacher talk” such as professor’s lectures. And do you like to watch English language TV and movies? If so, you may have also heard this use of “yet” in courtroom dramas.

Do yet and still mean the same thing?

Still talks about something which began in the past and it persists even now, as it is not completed or finished yet. On the other hand, yet refers to something which a person is longing for or expecting to start, complete or happen by a certain time, but it does not happen, started or completed until now.

Is it correct to say but yet?

Use either but or yet when conveying two ideas that are in contrast to each other in order to separate them. His family lives in Tampa, but he lives in Iowa or His family lives in Tampa, yet he lives in Iowa. Do NOT say His family lives in Tampa, but yet he lives in Iowa. That is a redundancy.

Do we say yet still?

Although we mainly use “yet” in negative sentences, we sometimes use the word “still.» The meaning is very similar but the tone is different. Listen to two negative sentences. One uses “yet,” while the other uses “still”: She hasn’t graduated yet.

Is still yet a correct English?

Note that still generally comes before the verb, while yet is usually placed at the end of the sentence.

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“yet” is an adverb.
“yet” can also be a conjunction.

Let’s look at each one:

“yet” as a conjunction

A conjunction joins together phrases, clauses or sentences.
“yet” as a conjunction means ‘but’ or ‘nevertheless’.
It shows contrast with the first part of the sentence.

Examples:
Mark doesn’t like Jane, yet he often talks to her.
She is intelligent, yet she failed her exams.

“yet” as an adverb

“yet” is usually used in a NEGATIVE sentence or in a QUESTION.
We often use “yet” with the present perfect tense and other perfect tenses.
We also sometimes use it in the present tense.
“yet” is sometimes used in an AFFIRMATIVE sentence.

“yet” with the present tense

We use “yet” in the present tense in negative sentences and questions.

“yet” in a NEGATIVE sentence

Something is not happening or is not true in the present
and
we expect it to happen or to be true in the future.

Examples:
They are not leaving yet.
She’s not tired yet.

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“yet” in a QUESTION

To ask if something is happening or true in the present.
We expect it to happen or be true in the future.

Examples:
Are you hungry yet?
Is it raining yet?
Is mum cooking dinner yet?

“yet” with the present perfect tense

We use “yet” with the present tense in negative sentences and questions.

“yet” in a NEGATIVE sentence

Something has not happened in the past up to the present time
and
we expect it to happen in the future.

Examples:
I have not passed my driving test yet.
Jane hasn’t called me yet.

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“yet” in a QUESTION

To ask if something has happened in the past
and
we expect it to happen or be true in the future.

Examples:
Have they paid their rent yet?
Have you finished your homework yet?

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“yet” with affirmative (positive) sentences

To describe a situation that is continuing even when we think the situation will not continue.

Examples:
Jane: I think we’re late.
Mark: No, there is plenty of time yet.

Teacher: Sit down. The class isn’t finished. There are more exercises to do yet.

“yet” with superlative adjectives

Form:
superlative adjective + “yet“

Meaning:
Something is the best, worst, biggest etc up until the present time.

Examples:

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The Airbus A380 is the biggest aeroplane yet.
That goal is his best yet.

Mark: How was your English exam?
Jane: It was my hardest exam yet.

“yet” as an adverb – position in a sentence

Negative

“yet” is usually at the end of the sentence.
“yet” can also be after “not”.

Examples:
I’m not hungry yet.
I’m not yet hungry.

Affirmative (positive) and questions

“yet” is usually at the end of the sentence.

Examples:
There is some more work to do yet.
Are you hungry yet?

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Writers often find themselves with a number of issues when it comes to beginning a sentence. It shouldn’t be that hard to start a line of writing, but somehow it is. One of the biggest areas of confusion arises when we start a sentence with a conjunction. That can be any of these words: yet, but, so, and, and or.

Read our blog posts on starting a sentence with ‘but’ and ‘and.’

Many of us have grown up labouring under the belief that starting a sentence with a conjunction is a cardinal sin. However, this is not the truth. This was mainly to stop you from creating fragmented sentences; something that can easily occur with a conjunction at the start, even if you are paying attention.

Now though, we are going to show you how and when you can use a conjunction, specifically yet, at the start of a sentence. Not only will you be getting away with it, but you will be doing it perfectly correct as well.

Covering conjunctions

Before we get in too deep with yet, we’ll just quickly cover what a conjunction is. If you haven’t checked out some of our other Topcontent grammar blog posts, a conjunction is merely a connecting word. It joins two clauses together to make a complete sentence.

Take a look at the example below:

3D technology brings headaches to many viewers, yet the entertainment industry continues to produce 3D movies.

In this sentence, yet has a meaning similar to that of but, and you can see how it works to join those two sentences together. Having the second part of the sentence standing alone would make the sentence confusing; the reader would be wondering what the idea contrary to that statement was. So, that is the reason why our mentors do not want us to use it.

3D technology brings headaches to many viewers. Yet the entertainment industry continues to produce 3D movies.

Writing the same sentence as this is correct. The second sentence is still alongside the first, the reader knows what is going on, and the additional information has been given in a clear and concise way.

Contradictions

It’s worth mentioning here that when yet is used in the abovementioned way, it tends to be contradicting the sentence in front. This can be very helpful to remember when you’re about to put it at the start of a sentence. Check back and see if there is a sentence there that hold an opposite statement to the one you’re about to write.

Incorrect: It was raining hard. Yet she put on her wellington boots.

This doesn’t make sense. The second sentence is not contrasting the first one. Of course, she put on her wellies when it’s raining.

Correct: It was raining hard. Yet she didn’t put on her wellington boots.

Now, this statement is written better. The second part is offering a more contradicting form from the sentence before.

The other yet

Confusingly, English has two uses of the word yet, although it doesn’t seem to make the distinction often. The first one, which we discussed, is the conjunction. The other form is an adverb that refers to something that starts in the past and continues to happen at present. When it is used in a sentence, it becomes a negative or a question. Check out these examples:

Example: Is the dog awake yet?

Example: No, he isn’t up yet.

This use of yet can’t be used at the start of a sentence, even if you try. It’s important to note that the position of the word yet within a sentence does affect the meaning. So, you have to pay attention to how you will be using this short word.

Conclusion

As yet is classed as a coordinating conjunction, many would still say that it should never be at the start of a sentence. It is supposed to be joining and creating a relationship between two clauses.

It’s a valid argument, of course. But as there is no actual rule that says you can’t put yet at the beginning of a sentence, go ahead and use it. Putting conjunctions such as yet at the start of a sentence is acceptable, as long as you use it correctly.

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