Matching Pairs present perfectOnline version working with expressions by Adith Jiménez 1 For and since 2 Ever and before 3 Ever 4 Yet 5 Already 6 Always 7 Lately, recently, just. Use them to talk about periods of time. We use this word in questions ONLY. Use this word to express an activity you haven't done in both question and negative sentences. Never in affirmative sentences. This word expresses an activity you have done. Use it both in questions and affirmative sentences only. This word expresses something you have wanted to do forever. Or something you have done or your life. Use these two words in yes/ no questions to ask about life experiences. Three words that express a recent action you have done.