PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Adverbs "Recently and Already"
The adverbs “Recently and Already”...
...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.
"Recently" is used to refer to a fact in the past.
"Already" is used to refer to a fact that is completed.
When used in “Perfect Tenses”, we rarely refer to exact time.
These adverbs can also be used in simple tenses as well as perfect.
Here are a few examples to study.
Examples with present perfect tenses...
Q: Has she already finished that book? A: Yes, she has or No, she hasn’t.
Q: Have they already eaten dinner? A: Yes, they have or No, they haven’t.
Q: Have you seen her recently? A: No, I haven’t or Yes, I have.
Other uses with “Recently and Already”...
Q: Did you see her recently? A: Yes, I saw her at the office last night!
Q: Did you already call him? A: Yes, I called him at two or No, I haven’t.
Q: Was he already there when you arrived? A: Yes, he was or No, he wasn’t.
Here are some word definitions. Check your dictionary for more!
Adverb: Words that describe or modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Book: A written work with pages, binding and cover.
Dinner: American English third meal of the day.
Office: A place where people are employed.
Call: Communication between phones.
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