learning54
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- Oct 16, 2011
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- English Teacher
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Hi teachers,
What do you think about these definitions?
Yet in negative sentences:
(1) It can emphasize actions that have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now. In short: before now.
(2.a) It can show surprise that actions have not occurred by now.
Is it better this one?
(2.b) It can show surprise that actions have not occurred at some time before now.
The tone of voice is also very important to distinguish which definition somebody is referring to.
Examples:
(1) Kid: I haven't done my homework yet.
(2) Mother: You haven't done your homework yet! It's incredible! Two hours for one page!
Thanks in advance.
What do you think about these definitions?
Yet in negative sentences:
(1) It can emphasize actions that have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now. In short: before now.
(2.a) It can show surprise that actions have not occurred by now.
Is it better this one?
(2.b) It can show surprise that actions have not occurred at some time before now.
The tone of voice is also very important to distinguish which definition somebody is referring to.
Examples:
(1) Kid: I haven't done my homework yet.
(2) Mother: You haven't done your homework yet! It's incredible! Two hours for one page!
Thanks in advance.