FOR, SINCE, EVER , NEVER, ALREADY, YET - created from Mind Map

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This words are adverbs of frequency

When we have to use this words?

Have a basic structure of the sentence:

Examples

And indicate that an action takes place

It is important to know what it is about as they add temporary information

FOR show and event that began in the past and continues into the present.

SINCE show an event that began in the past and continues into the present

EVER and NEVER refer to an unidentified time, prior to the present

ALREADY refers to an action that occurred at a time prior to the present but not specified.

YET is used in negative and interrogative sentences, meaning (not) in the time period between the past and now, (not) up to the present moment,

can be used with other verb tenses, including the future!

is used to refer to a specific point in time.

are always placed before the main verb (in "past participle").

(is not necessary to repeat the action)

is usually placed at the end of the sentence.

Subject + have / has + Adverb + Main Verb + Complement

FOR

SINCE

EVER AND NEVER

ALREADY

YET

I have been writing for a long time

I have been sick since yesterday

Have you ever been abroad?

I have never been to Italy

Have you already written to John?

She hasn’t found a new job yet