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Yet and Still there some rule or difference between these worlds? when can i use them? when i should use yet instead of already? and when i use yet instead of still and still intead yet?

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Hi Izadora, Bruce gave some good example of yet vs still as conjunctions in sentences. I would like to further add to the topic of yet vs. already. If you are asking a question both yet and already can be used but in a different placement (using yet in the question is more common): "Have you already bought the tickets?" or "Have you bought the tickets yet?" BUT in the answer: Use 'already' if you are answering in the affirmative (YES) as in, "Yes, I have already bought the tickets," but use 'yet' if you are answering in the negative (NO) as in, "No, I haven't bought the tickets yet." Both yet and already refer to an action being complete or incomplete. In English "still' often refers to continuation of an action or situation, "I am still doing my homework," or "Are you still in class?" Hope this helps as well. Keyra ;o)
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Hello Izadora. How are you. I would explain this to you if I can. Still, there are uncertain comparisons between the two. Yet, even so, I will explain this to the best of my ability. You can use Yet, as an introductory word at the beginning of a sentence or paragraph if you like. Still, you can use "still" in the same way. You can write or say also; "Are we there yet?" or "Are we still being followed?" You can write or say; "I still want to go outside, even if it is raining." You can write or say; "I still want to go outside; yet, if it is raining, I would rather stay in." Yet, in the still of the night, I do like to go outside, just to listen to the wind in the trees. Still, if it is very chilly, I will not stay outside for very long. I still have intentions to attend college in the fall. Yet, if my grades continue to decline, it is going to be difficult to succed in my goal. Still, I can get some extra credit, and add this to my aggregate scores for college entry. Yet, the college which is my first choice, may not be the one that I finally choose to enter. Still, the first choice has better facilities, and yet, the smaller school has a better academic standing, worldwide. I have yet to make my final decision. I can thing about this until May, and still have plenty of time to finally decide.---Warm Regards, Bruce

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