Newsletter Grammar Answers

 
–This section will cover a broad range of different grammar rules and explanations to help you understand sentence structure and improve awareness of English grammar.
このコーナーでは文法の規則や英文の構成についてわかりやすく学べます。
How to use "still" vs "yet"
Check your understanding of yet vs still: 
Read each of the following of sentences and select whether "still" or "yet" is needed. Print out this lesson plan and ask your teacher to assist you in understanding the grammar rules.
 
1 It is still snowing. It has not stopped snowing(yet/still).
2 John went to the U.S. last month and is (yet/still) there.
3 Would you happen to know if Jane arrived(yet/still).
4 I think Tomoko is (yet/still)looking for a job since she is still tight with money.
5 Our offices are (yet/still)located in Nihombashi.
6 If you hurry, I think you can catch him in his office. I think he is(yet/still) there.
7 Do you think there is (yet/still) time to get a cup of coffee before our flight?
8 It is a difficult problem. I have (yet/still) to make a decision.
9 I am unsure where I will go during Winter Vacation. I haven’t decided (yet/still).
10 The children are (yet/still) asleep. They have not woken up(yet/still).
Answers:
  1. yet 2. still 3. yet 4. still 5. still 6. still 7. still 8. yet 9. yet 10. still – yet
Moderate level exercises: Usage of "Still" vs "Yet" vs "Already" vs "Anymore"
Read each of the following of sentences and select whether still, yet, already, or anymore is needed. Print out this lesson plan and ask your teacher to assist you in understanding the grammar rules.
 
1 I used to play tennis but I do not play _____________.
2 Did you know that Tom _____________ moved to Shinjuku from Saitama? I didn’t think he was going to move until after getting married.
3 I am so tired I don’t think I can work _____________.
4 I can not go home _____________ because I _____________ have a lot of work to do.
5 The plane is still on the runway and has not taken off _____________.
6 I can no longer continue working at my company _____________. I hate it!
7 Could you please tell me if I am _____________ being considered for the position?
8 We’re sorry but the position has _____________ been filled. Should you _____________ be interested in working at our firm, please visit our website to see other job openings.
9 I thought I had replied to you _____________ but since you haven’t received the email _____________, let me send it again.
10 Do you want to grab a bite to eat or have you _____________ eaten?
Answers:
  1. anymore 2. already 3. anymore 4. yet – still 5. yet 6. anymore 7. still 8. already – still 9. already – yet 10. already
Difficult level exercises: Still – Yet – Already – Anymore
Read the following sentences and rewrite the underlined sentence or phrase using (still , yet, already, or anymore).
1 Tracy lost her job 6 months ago, and she is unemployed.
She is still unemployed
2 I’ve gained a lot of weight. These pants don’t fit me.
These pants don’t fit me anymore.
3 I’m hungry. Is dinner ready?
Is dinner ready yet?
4 I was hungry earlier, but I am not hungry.
I am not hungry anymore.
5 "Should I introduce you to Michael?" "No, that’s ok. We’ve met"
We’ve already met.
6 Do you live in the same house, or have you moved?
Do you still live in the same house
7 They said they would be here by 8:00. It’s 9:30 now, and they aren’t here.
They aren’t here yet.
8 Would you like to join our fitness club, or are you a member?
Are you already a member? or Are you a member already?
9 I’ve just had lunch, but I’m hungry.
I’m hungry already. or I’m already hungry.
10 It happened ages ago, but I remember it like it were yesterday.
I still remember it like it were yesterday.