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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?

  1. A. alreadyCorrect
  2. B. all ready
  3. C. yet
  4. 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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