Daily Routines Activity

Practice Present Perfect with Already, Yet & Just

Level 3 Grammar Practice

How This Activity Works

1

Study the Routines

Look at Sarah's, Henry's, and Abigail's daily schedules on your worksheet

2

Check the Time

Each slide will show a specific time of day

3

Write Sentences

Use already, yet, or just to write sentences about what each person has or hasn't done

4

Check Answers

The next slide will show example sentences

Key Points to Remember

ALREADY

Use for completed actions, often earlier than expected

Example: "He has already woken up" (happened before now)

JUST

Use for actions that happened very recently (within the last few minutes)

Example: "She has just eaten lunch" (12:05 PM)

YET

Use for actions that haven't happened but we expect them to happen

Example: "She hasn't eaten dinner yet" (but she will)

Daily Routines

Sarah 💼

Corporate Manager

6:00 AM ☕ Wake up
6:30 AM 🥐 Eat breakfast
7:00 AM 🚗 Leave for work
9:00 AM 💻 Start work
11:00 AM 📊 Lead team meeting
12:00 PM 🥗 Eat lunch
5:00 PM 📝 Finish work
6:00 PM 🏋️ Go to gym
7:30 PM 🍽️ Eat dinner
10:00 PM 😴 Go to bed

Henry 👨‍🍳

Restaurant Chef

7:00 AM ⏰ Wake up
7:30 AM 🐕 Walk the dog
8:00 AM 🍳 Eat breakfast
8:30 AM 🚙 Leave for work
10:00 AM 🔪 Start prep work
12:00 PM 🍕 Lunch service
3:00 PM 🥤 Take a break
5:00 PM 🍝 Dinner service
10:00 PM 🏠 Arrive home
11:00 PM 😴 Go to bed

Abigail 🐾

Dog Walking Business Owner

5:30 AM 🌅 Wake up
6:00 AM 🏃‍♀️ Go jogging
7:00 AM 🥞 Eat breakfast
8:00 AM 🐕 Start morning dog walks
12:00 PM 🥙 Eat lunch
2:00 PM 💅 Get nails done
3:30 PM ☕ Coffee date with friend
5:00 PM 🐶 Evening dog walks
7:00 PM 🍲 Eat dinner
9:30 PM 😴 Go to bed

Let's Try One Together!

6:45 AM

Let's look at Sarah 💼

Step 1: Check the schedule
✅ 6:00 AM - Wake up
✅ 6:30 AM - Eat breakfast
⏳ 7:00 AM - Leave for work
Step 2: Compare to current time (6:45 AM)
6:00 AM happened before now → use ALREADY
Sarah has already woken up.
6:30 AM happened very recently → use JUST
She has just eaten breakfast.
7:00 AM is in the future → use YET
She hasn't left for work yet.

5:05 PM

Write sentences about Sarah, Henry, and Abigail at this time.

End of the workday! Who just finished? Who is still working?

5:05 PM - Example Sentences

Sarah

  • Sarah has just finished work.
  • She hasn't gone to the gym yet.
  • She hasn't eaten dinner yet.

Henry

  • Henry has already taken a break.
  • He has just started dinner service.
  • He hasn't finished work yet.

Abigail

  • Abigail has already had her coffee date.
  • She has just started her evening dog walks.
  • She hasn't eaten dinner yet.

Your Turn: Ask Your Partner!

5:05 PM

Step 1: Form a Question

Ask your partner what they have already done, just finished, or haven't done yet at this time.

Use present perfect in your question!

Step 2: Write Your Answer

My answer:

6:05 AM

Write sentences about Sarah, Henry, and Abigail at this time.

Early morning! Who has woken up?

6:05 AM - Example Sentences

Sarah

  • Sarah has just woken up.
  • She hasn't eaten breakfast yet.
  • She hasn't left for work yet.

Henry

  • Henry hasn't woken up yet.
  • He hasn't walked the dog yet.
  • He hasn't eaten breakfast yet.

Abigail

  • Abigail has already woken up.
  • She has just gone jogging.
  • She hasn't eaten breakfast yet.

Your Turn: Ask Your Partner!

6:05 AM

Step 1: Form a Question

Ask your partner what they have already done, just finished, or haven't done yet at this time.

Example: "Have you already eaten breakfast?"

Step 2: Write Your Answer

My answer:

10:05 PM

Write sentences about Sarah, Henry, and Abigail at this time.

Late evening! Who's getting ready for bed? Who's still awake?

10:05 PM - Example Sentences

Sarah

  • Sarah has already eaten dinner.
  • She has already gone to the gym.
  • She has just gone to bed.

Henry

  • Henry has just arrived home.
  • He has already finished work.
  • He hasn't gone to bed yet.

Abigail

  • Abigail has already gone to bed.
  • She has already finished all her work.
  • She has already eaten dinner.

Your Turn: Ask Your Partner!

10:05 PM

Step 1: Form a Question

Ask your partner what they have already done, just finished, or haven't done yet at this time.

Example: "Have you already gone to bed?"

Step 2: Write Your Answer

My answer:

12:15 PM

Write sentences about Sarah, Henry, and Abigail at this time.

It's lunchtime! Think about who has eaten and who hasn't.

12:15 PM - Example Sentences

Sarah

  • Sarah has just eaten lunch.
  • She has already been at work for 3 hours.
  • She hasn't finished work yet.

Henry

  • Henry has already started work.
  • He hasn't eaten lunch yet.
  • He hasn't finished work yet.

Abigail

  • Abigail has already worked for 4 hours.
  • She hasn't eaten lunch yet.
  • She hasn't finished work yet.

Your Turn: Ask Your Partner!

12:15 PM

Step 1: Form a Question

Ask your partner what they have already done, just finished, or haven't done yet at this time.

Example: "Have you just eaten lunch?"

Step 2: Write Your Answer

My answer:

7:35 PM

Write sentences about Sarah, Henry, and Abigail at this time.

Evening time! What activities have they completed?

7:35 PM - Example Sentences

Sarah

  • Sarah has already gone to the gym.
  • She has just eaten dinner.
  • She hasn't gone to bed yet.

Henry

  • Henry hasn't finished work yet.
  • He hasn't arrived home yet.
  • He has already finished dinner service.

Abigail

  • Abigail has already finished her evening dog walks.
  • She has just eaten dinner.
  • She hasn't gone to bed yet.

Your Turn: Ask Your Partner!

7:35 PM

Step 1: Form a Question

Ask your partner what they have already done, just finished, or haven't done yet at this time.

Example: "Have you already eaten dinner?"

Step 2: Write Your Answer

My answer:

7:35 AM

Write sentences about Sarah, Henry, and Abigail at this time.

Use just for actions that happened very recently!

7:35 AM - Example Sentences

Sarah

  • Sarah has just left for work.
  • She has already eaten breakfast.
  • She hasn't started work yet.

Henry

  • Henry has already woken up.
  • He has just walked the dog.
  • He hasn't left for work yet.

Abigail

  • Abigail has already eaten breakfast.
  • She has already started work.
  • She hasn't eaten lunch yet.

Your Turn: Ask Your Partner!

7:35 AM

Step 1: Form a Question

Ask your partner what they have already done, just finished, or haven't done yet at this time.

Example: "Have you just left for work?"

Step 2: Write Your Answer

My answer:

Now It's Your Turn!

Think about YOUR day today. What have you done? What haven't you done yet?

Pair Work Discussion

  • Have you already eaten lunch today?
  • What have you just finished doing?
  • What haven't you done yet today?
  • What time did you wake up? Has your partner woken up earlier or later?

Writing Challenge

  • Write 5 sentences about your day using already, yet, or just
  • Compare your routine to Sarah, Henry, or Abigail
  • Example: "I have already eaten breakfast, but Abigail wakes up earlier than me!"

Class Activity

  • Walk around and ask 3 classmates: "What have you already done today?"
  • Find someone who has done something interesting today
  • Report back: "Abigail has already gone to the gym today!"

Great Work!

You've practiced using Present Perfect with daily routines!

Practice More:

  • Create your own daily routine schedule
  • Write sentences about what you've done today
  • Ask classmates: "Have you eaten lunch yet?"
  • Practice with different times of day

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