Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumPresent perfect with 'already'
Standard English Conventions practice question
The gardeners have ____ planted the spring bulbs.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. alreadyCorrect
- B. all ready
- C. yet
- D. still
Answer: A. already
'Already' marks the action as done before now.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. all ready
- 'All ready' means prepared.
- C. yet
- 'Yet' pairs with negatives and questions.
- D. still
- 'Still' would suggest continuing.
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