[already], [still], [yet] and [no longer]
► We use #still to show that something CONTINUOS UP to a time in the past present or future. It goes in FRONT of the main verb:
- The children still enjoyed playing games.
- They are still living next door.
- We will still be on holiday.
▼ or AFTER the present simple or the past simple of BE:
- Her grandfather is still alive.
- They were still unhappy.
► We use #already to show that something has happened SOONER than it was expected to happen. Like still, it comes BEFORE the main verb:
- The car is OK. I’ve already fixed it.
- It was early but they were already sleeping.
▼ or AFTER the present simple or past simple of the verb BE:
- It was early but we were already tired.
- We are already late.
► We use #yet in a negative or interrogative clause, usually with perfective aspect (especially in British English), to show that something has NOT HAPPENED by a particular time. yet comes at the END of the sentence:
- It was late, but they hadn’t arrived yet.
- Have you fixed the car yet?
- She won’t have sent the email yet.
► We use #no_longer to express that an action or state has ENDED. It is usually used before the verb,
- I no longer work there.
▼ or AFTER the present simple or past simple of the verb BE:
- It's no longer a secret.
▼ It's also possible to use a negative verb and 'any longer':
- I don't work there any longer.
- The extra workers won't be needed any longer.
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