Time expressions with the present perfect simple

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Time expressions with the present perfect simple

• Just close to time now/recent/a short time ago.
• It can be used in questions but it is more
  commonly used in statements.
• e.g. Ive just finished.
• e.g. Have you only just finished?

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• Ever In your life up to now.
• It can be uesd in questions and statements.
• e.g. Have you ever seen a live whale?
• e.g. Its the biggest fish Ive ever seen.

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• Never Not at any time/at no time.
• e.g. Ive never been to Siberia before.
• (This is my first time)
• Yet Up to time now.
• The form we use instead of already after
  negatives and in questions
• e.g. She hasnt finished yet.
• e.g. Has she finished yet?

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• Already sooner than expected.
• e.g. I have already read it.
• Express an element of surprise!