Perfect (Simple & Continuous) - since-for-in - EC 3 - 10

Perfect and continuous

There are two pots on the stove,

So I think she has been cooking.

She has already baked some cookies.

She has been writing a letter, but she has not finished it yet.

There is a whole pizza,

So I bet she has not eaten lunch.

There are two CDs on the table,

So she has probably been listening to music.

Her paints and brushes are out,

So it looks like she has painted.

She has already painted a vase of flowers.

I have been taking dance lessons since I was kid.

You must be really good.

I haven’t heard from my boyfriend for ages.

You must be worried.

I have been going out with someone for several months now.

That must be …

I have been working hard in May. I haven’t had a vacation.

You must be exhausted.

Perfect : Already - Yet - EC 3 - 10

Already still yet 10 grammar

Have you seen Funny Guy yet?

= I imagine you are planning to see it.

Yes, I have already seen it. Yes, I have seen it already.

= I saw it earlier.

No, I haven’t seen it yet. No, not yet.

= I haven’t seen it, but I plan to.

No, I still haven’t seen it.

= I have wanted to see it for weeks, but I haven’t yet.

There is a new Jacky Chen movie out.

Have you seen it yet?

Yeah, I have already seen it. How about you.

No, not yet. Actually, I still haven’t seen his last one.

Have you been to that new multiplex theatre yet?

No. I really want to go, but I haven’t had a chance yet.

Have you ever bought movie tickets online?

No, I still haven’t signed up for Internet service. But I really should.

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Sorry I am late. Have you been waiting long?

No, just a few minutes.

So, which movie do you want to see?  I heard good things about Starship. Have you seen it yet?

Yeah. I have already seen it. It was OK.

Oh. Well, there is Funny Guy. It has been playing for ages, and I still haven’t seen it.

Actually, I saw it when it first came out.

OK, well, how about Joker? I haven’t seen that yet, either.

I have seen it, but I will go again. It was hilarious. At the end, the guy falls into a ..

He don’t spoil it for me. Let us just go see it.