- doesn't yet exist
- doesn't exist yet
As far as I know yet should come at the end of a sentence. Is this a grammar error?
asked Jan 20, 2016 at 11:58
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2In formal English, you usually put "yet' immediately after not, but in conversation and less formal writing, you normally put it at the end of a clause.– KhanCommented Jan 20, 2016 at 16:32
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Typically, "yet" goes at the end of a sentence or clause. But It is not a must that "yet" should come at the end of the sentence. For example,
- I have not yet finished.
- I have yet to finish the report.
- It's freezing cold out, yet you still go outside without a jacket.
Here are some examples of sentences with "yet" at the end:
- It is 10 past 12, but they hadn’t arrived yet.
- Are we there yet?
- I haven't been there yet.
But in your example, "yet" should be ideally used at the end.
That kind of technology doesn't exist yet.
Do visit this link on the use of 'yet'. It shows many examples that uses "yet" in various positions in a sentence.
answered Jan 20, 2016 at 12:45
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How about sentences like this:
"That kind of technology doesn't [yet] exist [yet] in the world [yet]". Should 'yet' come at the end too? Are the other two options correct? Commented Jun 26, 2019 at 11:06
Yet is normally placed at the end of the clause, particularly in informal English and in questions, but can go immediately after not in negative sentences in a more formal style
I don't think so. As you might locate an adverb wherever you want, I think nothing matters. I'm not a native English speaker, sorry for weak answer. I hope you will find answer, soon!
