PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Adverbs "Still and Lately"
The adverbs “Still and Lately”...
...are just two of the many adverbs...
...in the English language!
The most common tenses these adverbs are used in, are the “Perfect Tenses”.
It is quite common for these two adverbs to be used in combination.
"Still" is used to refer to an incomplete fact.
"Lately and still" are often interchangeable.
“Still and lately” are used to form questions, positives and negative statements.
These adverbs can also be used in other tenses as well as perfect.
Here are a few examples to study.
Examples with Present simple, perfect and continuous tenses...
Q: Is he still there? A: Yes, he is or No, he isn’t.
Q: Have you been ill lately? A: Yes, I have or No, I haven’t.
Q: Are you still working at the office? A: No, I’m not or Yes, I am.
Other uses with “Still and lately”...
Q: Can you still go to the park Saturday? A: Of course I can!
Q: How have you been lately? A: Not bad and you!
Q: Have you been working lately? Yes, I still work at the factory!
Here are some word definitions. Check your dictionary for more!
Adverb: Words that describe or modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Incomplete: Something that is not finished yet.
Interchangeable: Two items or facts can be used the same way.
Formal: The opposite of casual.
Ill: Sickness or not healthy.
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