FOR, SINCE, EVER , NEVER, ALREADY, YET

FOR, SINCE, EVER , NEVER, ALREADY, YET

1. This words are adverbs of frequency

   • And indicate that an action takes place
   • It is important to know what it is about as they add temporary information

2. When we have to use this words?

   • FOR show and event that began in the past and continues into the present.
     • can be used with other verb tenses, including the future!
   • SINCE show an event that began in the past and continues into the present
     • is used to refer to a specific point in time.
   • EVER and NEVER refer to an unidentified time, prior to the present
     • are always placed before the main verb (in "past participle").
       • References: Ratm, F. (2020, 6 octubre). Since y For en inglés: diferencias, ejemplos y pronunciación. Aprender Inglés Rápido y fácil. https://www.aprenderinglesrapidoyfacil.com/2014/06/18/for-vs-since-diferencias-ejemplos-y-pronunciacion/
       • Present perfect + ever, never, already, yet | Gramática Inglesa | EF. (s. f.). EF. Recuperado 2020, de https://www.ef.com.mx/recursos-aprender-ingles/gramatica-inglesa/present-perfect-ever-never-already-yet/
       • C. (2015, 2 octubre). 15 Ejemplos oraciones con yet en inglés y español. Inglés. https://ingles.celeberrima.com/15-ejemplos-oraciones-con-yet-en-ingles-y-espanol/
   • ALREADY refers to an action that occurred at a time prior to the present but not specified.
     • (is not necessary to repeat the action)
   • 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,
     • is usually placed at the end of the sentence.

3. Have a basic structure of the sentence:

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

4. Examples

   • FOR
     • I have been writing for a long time
   • SINCE
     • I have been sick since yesterday
   • EVER AND NEVER
     • Have you ever been abroad?
     • I have never been to Italy
   • ALREADY
     • Have you already written to John?
   • YET
     • She hasn’t found a new job yet

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