Signal words help us talk about the order and time of events.
already (adverb)
Something occurred before the present time, or by a specific time.
I have already reserved the tickets.
I had already been to the art gallery.
yet (adverb)
Something still has not occurred.
I haven’t bought the tickets yet.
Have you packed yet?
Yet is also a conjunction, that means but.
since (adverb)
From a time in the past until now.
We have waited for a taxi since we arrived.
We have waited for a taxi since 8:00AM.
for (preposition/conjunction)
Indicates a period of time.
We have been on the island for two weeks.
ever (adverb)
At any time
Have you ever been here before?
never (adverb)
At no time.
I have never been to France.
just (adverb)
Something occurred a short time before speaking.
I have just hear the news.
Just as also an adjective that means fair.
recently (adverb)
Something has occurred in the recent past.
I bought a new car recently.
so far (adverbial phrase)
Something has occurred, or not occurred until now.
This cruise has been amazing so far!
We haven’t seen any dolphins so far.
