Element FORM/USE: WITH 'ALREADY'
SuperCat PAST
SubCat present perfect simple
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use the present perfect simple with 'already' to emphasise that something is done, often before the expected time. ► adverbs
Corrected Learner Example I've already planned the party, bought his present, and most important of all, I 've already told everyone. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

I have already bought a new arm-chair, yellow and comfortable. (Sweden; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; Swedish; Pass)

In Spain lots of universities have already accepted this plan.. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Other; Pass)

So we decided to go to Farhang cinema tonight and we have already bought the tickets. (Iran; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Farsi; Pass)

She has already won three gold medals at international tournaments. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Italian; Fail)
Uncorrected Learner Example
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