Hi everyone. I'm Jennifer from English with Jennifer. You may think that by now
I've covered every grammar topic possible. I've been online for more than 10 years,
but there's always something more to teach, something more to learn. I have yet to cover
modals of certainty in the present and future. Hopefully, I'll do that sooner rather than later.
Look at the structure I just used. I have yet to cover modals of certainty. Have yet to cover.
What does that mean? In this lesson, we'll talk about "have yet to do" and "have yet to be done."
A negative verb in the present perfect allows us to express what we expect to do,
but haven't done yet. I haven't made a video on modals of certainty yet.
I haven't taught that grammar point yet.
We haven't studied that together yet.
Okay. These sentences are what I'd say in everyday English. I can restate these
ideas using infinitives, and I'm also going to change the position of the adverb "yet." Watch.
I have yet to make a video on modals of certainty.
I have yet to teach that grammar point.
Do you see the pattern? First of all, I don't use any contractions.
This is formal English, and I use "yet" immediately after the helping verb.
Try this last one on your own.
We have yet to study that together.
Get it? We can also use this pattern with passive verbs.
It works well in official announcements. Look.
The next topic hasn't been decided yet.
I'm going to change that to: The next topic has yet to be decided.
Again, I avoid contractions. "Yet" follows the helping verb. The passive infinitive
is "to be" + the past participle.
Can you change these sentences?
The filming location has yet to be determined.
Videos on essay writing have yet to be made.
You can have fun with this structure. It's formal and perfect for moments of inspiration.
I have yet to conquer this mountain, but one day I will.
What do you think this person is saying? Tell me in the comments.
Before we end, I'll share one variation with the verb "be." The best is yet to come.
In this sentence, it's not about doing something or making something happen. It's more about
waiting for it to happen or anticipating that it will happen one day. The best is yet to come.
What do you think? Is the best yet to come? Here's a practice task full of optimism.
Rewrite the sentences using "have yet to." Put your answers in the comments.
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