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Yet in yes/no questions [Are they correct definitions and reasoning?]?

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Hi teachers, These are good definitions for yet in negative sentences: (1) To emphasize actions that have not occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now. In short: before now. (2) To show surprise that actions have not occurred by now (at some time before now). Examples: (1) Kid: I haven't done my homework yet . (2) Mother: You haven't done your homework yet ! That's incredible! Two hours for one page! My question is on yet in yes/no questions: Are these correct definitions and reasoning? (1) to ask with emphasis about the possibility that actions have occurred between an indefinite period of time in the past and now. In short: before now. (2) to show surprise in our question because...

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