Averell Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Have yet to do smth / Haven't done smth yet
Dear,
Could you please tell me the differences between two sentences:
He hasn't closed the door yet
He has yet to close the door
Thanks!
Could you please tell me the differences between two sentences:
He hasn't closed the door yet
He has yet to close the door
Thanks!
Top answer
Both are correct, depending upon context. "He hasn't closed the door yet " - more generally used. g.
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Both are correct, depending upon context.
"He hasn't closed the door yet " - more generally used. e.g. "there's still time to get into the shop - he hasn't closed the door yet"
or "He's been in half an hour and he hasn't closed the door yet" -an observation, or expression of mild irritation
"He has yet to close the door" indicates that you have been waiting sometime
"He hasn't closed the door yet " - more generally used. e.g. "there's still time to get into the shop - he hasn't closed the door yet"
or "He's been in half an hour and he hasn't closed the door yet" -an observation, or expression of mild irritation
"He has yet to close the door" indicates that you have been waiting sometime
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