B1 Verb Tenses 12 min read Medio

Presente Perfecto: Todavía no (Sorpresa y Retraso)

Usa "still haven't" para mostrar sorpresa o frustración por algo que esperabas y aún no se completa.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'still' before 'haven't' to show you're surprised or frustrated that something hasn't happened yet.

  • Place 'still' before the auxiliary verb: 'I still haven't finished.'
  • Use it for things you expected to happen earlier: 'He still hasn't called.'
  • It is stronger and more emotional than using 'yet' at the end.
👤 + ⏳ still + ❌ haven't/hasn't + 🏁 Verb (Past Participle)

Overview

### Overview
El uso de still haven't o still hasn't en el present perfect no es simplemente una cuestión de negar un verbo; es una herramienta lingüística cargada de matices emocionales que te permitirá sonar mucho más natural y preciso en inglés. Como hispanohablante, ya conoces la importancia de la palabra todavía, pero en inglés, la ubicación y el tiempo verbal que elijas cambian drásticamente el mensaje que envías.
Esta estructura específica se utiliza para señalar que una acción que esperabas que ocurriera ya, no ha sucedido hasta el momento presente. No es una declaración neutral. Cuando usas still haven't, estás comunicando una mezcla de sorpresa, impaciencia o incluso una ligera frustración.
Es la diferencia entre decir de forma informativa
No ha llegado el correo
y decir con un tono de reclamo o extrañeza
Todavía no ha llegado el correo (y ya debería estar aquí)
.
Dominar esta estructura es fundamental para tu nivel B1 porque te permite moverte más allá de las descripciones básicas de hechos y empezar a expresar tu actitud hacia los eventos. En el mundo profesional, en tus interacciones sociales o incluso viendo una serie en Netflix, notarás que los nativos usan esta forma constantemente para enfatizar que algo se está retrasando más de lo debido. Es, en esencia, la gramática de la expectativa incumplida.
### How This Grammar Works
Para entender cómo funciona esta estructura, debemos analizar la interacción entre tres componentes clave: el present perfect, el adverbio still y la partícula negativa not.
  1. 1El Present Perfect (have/has + past participle): Como bien sabes, este tiempo verbal actúa como un puente entre el pasado y el presente. En español, equivale a nuestro he comido, ha llegado, etc. Al usarlo en negativo (haven't), establecemos que en todo el periodo de tiempo que llega hasta el ahora, la acción no ha ocurrido.
  1. 1El Adverbio still: En inglés, still indica que una situación continúa sin cambios. Si dices It is still raining, significa que la lluvia empezó antes y continúa ahora. Cuando lo inyectamos en una oración negativa de present perfect, lo que estamos diciendo es que el *estado de no haber ocurrido* es lo que continúa de forma persistente.
  1. 1La comparación con el español: Aquí es donde debemos tener cuidado. En español, tenemos mucha flexibilidad con la palabra todavía. Podemos decir:
  • Todavía no he terminado.
  • No he terminado todavía.
Sin embargo, en inglés, cuando queremos usar still para expresar esa sorpresa o retraso, la posición es extremadamente rígida. Mientras que en español todavía puede ir al final, en inglés, si pones still al final de una oración negativa, sonarás incorrecto. Para esa función de final de frase, el inglés reserva la palabra yet.
| Concepto | Inglés | Español |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Acción esperada | I still haven't seen it. | Todavía no lo he visto. |
| Énfasis | En la persistencia del retraso. | En el hecho de que falta la acción. |
| Sentimiento | Sorpresa o impaciencia. | Neutral o enfático (según el tono). |
### Formation Pattern
La formación de esta estructura sigue una regla de oro: el orden de las palabras no se puede alterar. Si cambias de lugar el still, el significado se pierde o la frase se vuelve gramaticalmente inaceptable.
La fórmula que debes memorizar es:
Sujeto + still + haven't/hasn't + Participio Pasado
Veamos cómo se aplica con diferentes sujetos:
  • Para I, You, We, They: Usamos haven't.
  • I still haven't received the WhatsApp message. (Todavía no he recibido el mensaje de WhatsApp).
  • They still haven't fixed the Wi-Fi. (Todavía no han arreglado el Wi-Fi).
  • Para He, She, It: Usamos hasn't.
  • She still hasn't finished her Netflix series. (Ella todavía no ha terminado su serie de Netflix).
  • The taxi still hasn't arrived. (El taxi todavía no ha llegado).
Ojo con el participio pasado:
Un error común es olvidar que el verbo principal debe estar en su tercera forma (participio).
  • No digas: I still haven't finish.
  • Di: I still haven't finished.
Formas contraídas vs. completas:
En el día a día, en el trabajo o con amigos, siempre usarás las contracciones (haven't / hasn't). Las formas completas (still have not / still has not) se reservan para momentos de muchísima formalidad o cuando quieres enfatizar tanto tu enfado que pronuncias cada palabra por separado: I still have not received my payment!
### When To Use It
¿Cuándo deberías elegir still haven't en lugar de un simple haven't... yet? Aquí te presento las situaciones más comunes para un hablante de nivel intermedio:
  1. 1Para expresar impaciencia por un retraso:
Imagina que estás en un restaurante y pediste tu comida hace 40 minutos. Si le dices a tu acompañante The food hasn't arrived yet, es un hecho objetivo. Pero si dices The food still hasn't arrived, estás comunicando que ya te estás empezando a molestar porque ha pasado demasiado tiempo.
  1. 1Para mostrar sorpresa ante algo que ya debería haber pasado:
Si un amigo tiene 30 años y no sabe conducir, podrías decir: He still hasn't learned how to drive. Aquí, el still subraya tu sorpresa porque, a esa edad, lo normal sería que ya supiera.
  1. 1En el entorno laboral para resaltar tareas pendientes críticas:
Si hay un proyecto que vence mañana y tu colega no ha enviado su parte, usarías esta estructura para dar un sentido de urgencia: We still haven't received the client's approval, and the deadline is tomorrow.
  1. 1Situaciones de la vida diaria (Tecnología y Viajes):
  • I still haven't updated my phone. (Llevo días viendo la notificación y no lo he hecho).
  • The airline still hasn't found my luggage. (Una situación frustrante que continúa en el presente).
### Common Mistakes
Como profesor, he notado que los hispanohablantes suelen caer en tres trampas específicas debido a la interferencia de nuestro idioma materno (L1 transfer):
1. El error de posición (The Word Order Trap):
En español decimos
No he llamado todavía
. Por eso, muchos alumnos dicen: I haven't called still.
¡Error! En inglés, still debe ir antes del auxiliar negativo.
  • Incorrecto: I haven't still paid the bill.
  • Correcto: I still haven't paid the bill.
2. Confundir still con yet:
Aunque ambos se traducen a menudo como todavía, su función es distinta. Yet es más neutral y siempre va al final de la frase. Still es más emocional y va en medio.
  • I haven't eaten yet. (Neutral: no he comido, quizás lo haga pronto).
  • I still haven't eaten. (Énfasis: ¡Tengo mucha hambre y no puedo creer que no haya comido nada aún!).
3. Usar el pasado simple en lugar del participio:
Muchos estudiantes confunden la segunda columna de verbos (pasado simple) con la tercera (participio).
  • Incorrecto: She still hasn't wrote the email.
  • Correcto: She still hasn't written the email.
Recuerda que con have/has, siempre necesitamos el participio.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es vital que sepas distinguir still haven't de otras estructuras que también hablan del tiempo y la finalización de acciones. Esta tabla te ayudará a ver las diferencias de un vistazo:
| Estructura | Significado Principal | Posición Típica | Tono Emocional |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Still haven't | Continuación de una falta de acción. | Antes de haven't. | Impaciente / Sorprendido. |
| Haven't... yet | La acción no ha ocurrido hasta ahora. | Al final de la frase. | Neutral / Informativo. |
| Already | La acción ocurrió antes de lo esperado. | Entre have y el verbo. | Sorpresa positiva / Eficiencia. |
| Just | La acción ocurrió hace muy poco. | Entre have y el verbo. | Inmediatez. |
Ejemplos comparativos:
  • I haven't seen the movie yet. (No la he visto, pero planeo hacerlo).
  • I still haven't seen the movie. (Todos mis amigos la vieron hace semanas y yo sigo sin verla, ¡qué mal!).
  • I have already seen the movie. (Ya la vi, no hace falta que me cuentes nada).
  • I have just seen the movie. (La acabo de ver, estoy saliendo del cine ahora mismo).
### Quick FAQ
1. ¿Puedo usar still haven't en una pregunta?
Generalmente no. Para preguntas sobre si algo ha ocurrido ya, usamos yet al final. Por ejemplo: Have you finished yet?. Si usas still en una pregunta (ej. Have you still not finished?), suena extremadamente agresivo o muy sorprendido, casi como un regaño.
2. ¿Es still haven't demasiado informal para un correo de trabajo?
No es informal, pero sí es directo. Si quieres ser muy diplomático con un jefe o un cliente, es mejor usar haven't... yet. Si necesitas presionar un poco porque hay un retraso que te afecta, still haven't es la opción perfecta.
3. ¿Qué pasa si el verbo es to be?
Funciona igual. Si esperabas que alguien estuviera en la oficina y no está: He still hasn't been to the office today. Aunque en este caso, es más común usar el presente simple: He still isn't here.
4. ¿Puedo usarlo con never?
No se recomienda. Decir I still haven't never es una doble negación y suena redundante. Si quieres decir que nunca has hecho algo y te sorprende, simplemente di I still haven't (done it) o I have never (done it).
### Memory Trick
Para recordar la posición y el sentimiento de esta estructura, piensa en la Regla de la S:
Subject + Still + Surprise.
Imagina que estás esperando el autobús. Miras tu reloj, ves que llega tarde y piensas: "Still hasn't come". Esa S de still es tu señal de que estás esperando algo que ya debería estar ahí.
Si visualizas esa escena de espera frustrante, nunca olvidarás que still va pegado al sujeto para enfatizar tu sentimiento.

Conjugating 'Still Haven't'

Subject Adverb Auxiliary (Negative) Past Participle Example
I
still
haven't
finished
I still haven't finished.
You
still
haven't
called
You still haven't called.
He
still
hasn't
arrived
He still hasn't arrived.
She
still
hasn't
replied
She still hasn't replied.
It
still
hasn't
started
It still hasn't started.
We
still
haven't
decided
We still haven't decided.
They
still
haven't
paid
They still haven't paid.

Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage Note
still have not
still haven't
Common in speech and informal writing.
still has not
still hasn't
Used for 3rd person singular.

Meanings

A specific use of the present perfect tense to emphasize that a situation continues to exist because an expected action has not taken place.

1

Unmet Expectations

Used when something was supposed to happen by now, but it hasn't.

“The train still hasn't arrived.”

“They still haven't fixed the leak.”

2

Persistent Personal States

Used to describe life experiences that a person has not had up to the present moment, often despite wanting to.

“I'm 30 and I still haven't learned how to drive.”

“She still hasn't visited her grandparents this year.”

3

Professional Follow-ups

Used in work contexts to highlight pending tasks or missing information.

“The client still hasn't signed the contract.”

“We still haven't received the Q3 data.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Presente Perfecto: Todavía no (Sorpresa y Retraso)
Sujeto Verbo Auxiliar Adverbio Negación Verbo Principal (Participio Pasado) Ejemplo
I
have
still
not
finished
I still haven't finished my report.
You
have
still
not
called
You still haven't called me back.
He
has
still
not
arrived
He still hasn't arrived for the meeting.
She
has
still
not
received
She still hasn't received her package.
It
has
still
not
started
It still hasn't started raining.
We
have
still
not
decided
We still haven't decided where to eat.
They
have
still
not
replied
They still haven't replied to my email.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
The final report still has not been completed.

The final report still has not been completed. (Workplace communication)

Neutral
I still haven't finished the report.

I still haven't finished the report. (Workplace communication)

Informal
Still haven't done the report, sorry!

Still haven't done the report, sorry! (Workplace communication)

Jerga
Still ain't finished the report.

Still ain't finished the report. (Workplace communication)

Still Haven't: La Emoción de la No-Finalización

Still Haven't/Hasn't

Significado Principal

  • No-Finalización Continua Acción esperada pero no realizada hasta ahora
  • Conecta al Presente El resultado de la no-acción es relevante ahora

Matiz Emocional

  • Sorpresa Retraso o resultado inesperado
  • Decepción Desilusión por la falta de progreso
  • Frustración Molestia por el retraso

Estructura

  • Sujeto + still + have/has + not + P.P. Example: I still haven't heard
  • Contracs. Comunes haven't, hasn't

Contraste

  • vs. Haven't... yet Impacto emocional más fuerte
  • vs. Didn't No para eventos pasados específicos

Still Haven't vs. Haven't Yet vs. Didn't

Still Haven't
I still haven't heard back. Implica sorpresa/frustración por el retraso.
The movie still hasn't started. Expresa espera inesperada.
Haven't... Yet
I haven't heard back yet. Declaración neutral de no-finalización.
The movie hasn't started yet. Hecho simple, menos emocional.
Didn't
I didn't hear back yesterday. No-evento pasado específico.
The movie didn't start on time. No-acción pasada completada.

¿Debería usar 'Still Haven't'?

1

¿Ha ocurrido la acción hasta ahora?

YES
No, este patrón es para no-finalización.
NO
Pasa al siguiente paso.
2

¿Esperabas que la acción ocurriera ya?

YES
Pasa al siguiente paso.
NO
Usa 'haven't... yet' para una no-finalización neutral, o 'never' si realmente nunca se esperaba.
3

¿Estás sorprendido, decepcionado o frustrado por el retraso?

YES
¡SÍ! Usa 'Still Haven't/Hasn't'.
NO
Considera 'haven't... yet' si tu tono es neutral.

Situaciones para 'Still Haven't'

⏳

Retrasos Diarios

  • • El paquete todavía no ha llegado
  • • La comida todavía no se ha enfriado
  • • Un amigo todavía no ha respondido
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Progreso Personal

  • • Todavía no he terminado mi proyecto
  • • Todavía no he aprendido a conducir
  • • Todavía no he visitado ese país
🏢

Expectativas Formales

  • • La empresa todavía no ha respondido
  • • El contrato todavía no se ha firmado
  • • Los resultados todavía no se han publicado
🗓️

Planes Sociales

  • • Los invitados todavía no han llegado
  • • Todavía no hemos decidido dónde ir
  • • El evento todavía no ha comenzado
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

I still haven't seen that movie.

I still haven't seen that movie.

2

He still hasn't called me.

He still hasn't called me.

3

We still haven't eaten dinner.

We still haven't eaten dinner.

4

They still haven't arrived.

They still haven't arrived.

1

I still haven't finished my homework.

I still haven't finished my homework.

2

She still hasn't found her keys.

She still hasn't found her keys.

3

It's 10:00 and the bus still hasn't come.

It's 10:00 and the bus still hasn't come.

4

You still haven't told me your name!

You still haven't told me your name!

1

I still haven't received a reply to my email.

I still haven't received a reply to my email.

2

We still haven't decided where to go on holiday.

We still haven't decided where to go on holiday.

3

The company still hasn't paid me for last month.

The company still hasn't paid me for last month.

4

He's 25 and he still hasn't learned to swim.

He's 25 and he still hasn't learned to swim.

1

The researchers still haven't identified the cause of the error.

The researchers still haven't identified the cause of the error.

2

I still haven't managed to get through to the customer service department.

I still haven't managed to get through to the customer service department.

3

They still haven't addressed the concerns raised by the local community.

They still haven't addressed the concerns raised by the local community.

4

I still haven't quite grasped the concept of quantum physics.

I still haven't quite grasped the concept of quantum physics.

1

The board still hasn't reached a consensus regarding the merger.

The board still hasn't reached a consensus regarding the merger.

2

Despite the evidence, he still hasn't admitted his involvement in the scandal.

Despite the evidence, he still hasn't admitted his involvement in the scandal.

3

We still haven't seen any tangible results from the new policy.

We still haven't seen any tangible results from the new policy.

4

The author still hasn't clarified the ambiguous ending of her latest novel.

The author still hasn't clarified the ambiguous ending of her latest novel.

1

The philosophical community still hasn't reconciled these two conflicting theories.

The philosophical community still hasn't reconciled these two conflicting theories.

2

Humanity still hasn't fully reckoned with the long-term implications of AI.

Humanity still hasn't fully reckoned with the long-term implications of AI.

3

The legal system still hasn't evolved sufficiently to handle such unprecedented cases.

The legal system still hasn't evolved sufficiently to handle such unprecedented cases.

4

Even after decades of study, we still haven't plumbed the depths of this mystery.

Even after decades of study, we still haven't plumbed the depths of this mystery.

Fácil de confundir

Present Perfect: Still Haven't (Surprise & Delay) vs Still Haven't vs. Haven't Yet

Learners often use them interchangeably without realizing the difference in tone.

Present Perfect: Still Haven't (Surprise & Delay) vs Still Haven't vs. Still Don't

Confusing the present perfect with the present simple.

Present Perfect: Still Haven't (Surprise & Delay) vs Still vs. Already

Both relate to time expectations but in opposite ways.

Errores comunes

✗

I haven't still seen it.

✓

I still haven't seen it.

In English, 'still' must come before 'haven't' in negative sentences.
✗

I still haven't see it.

✓

I still haven't seen it.

You must use the past participle (V3), not the base form.
✗

He still haven't called.

✓

He still hasn't called.

Use 'hasn't' for he/she/it.
✗

I still don't have seen it.

✓

I still haven't seen it.

Don't use 'don't' with the present perfect.
✗

I haven't finished my work still.

✓

I still haven't finished my work.

'Still' cannot go at the end of a negative sentence; use 'yet' for that position.
✗

I still haven't finish.

✓

I still haven't finished.

Missing the '-ed' on regular verbs in the present perfect.
✗

They still not have arrived.

✓

They still haven't arrived.

The 'not' must be attached to the auxiliary 'have'.
✗

I still didn't receive the email.

✓

I still haven't received the email.

Use present perfect for actions that affect the present moment.
✗

I still haven't been seeing that movie.

✓

I still haven't seen that movie.

Don't use the continuous form for 'see' when it means 'watch a film' in this context.
✗

She still hasn't yet arrived.

✓

She still hasn't arrived. / She hasn't arrived yet.

Using 'still' and 'yet' together is redundant.
✗

The results still haven't been being published.

✓

The results still haven't been published.

Incorrect passive construction; 'being' is not needed here.

Patrones de oraciones

I still haven't ___.

The ___ still hasn't ___.

It's been [time period] and I still haven't ___.

Despite ___, they still haven't ___.

Real World Usage

Texting a friend constant

You still haven't told me if you're coming tonight!

Job Interview occasional

I still haven't had the chance to work with AWS, but I'm eager to learn.

Food Delivery App common

My order still hasn't arrived even though the app says it's delivered.

Social Media very common

Am I the only one who still hasn't seen Squid Game?

Travel / Airport common

The gate number still hasn't appeared on the screen.

Office Meeting very common

We still haven't received the feedback from the legal team.

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Enfatiza la expectativa

'Still haven't' es perfecto cuando te sorprende o molesta un poco que algo no haya pasado. Es más fuerte que 'haven't... yet' porque añade ese sentimiento de anticipación. Piensa: '¡Esperaba que esto ya estuviera listo!'. "I still haven't received it."
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La colocación importa

Siempre pon 'still' justo antes de 'haven't' o 'hasn't'. Si lo pones en otro lugar, tu frase sonará rara o confusa. Recuerda: Sujeto + still + haven't/hasn't + Participio Pasado. "She still hasn't arrived."
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Conéctalo al presente

El Presente Perfecto siempre une una acción (o no-acción) del pasado con el momento actual. 'Still haven't' significa 'hasta este preciso segundo, no está hecho', y esa falta de finalización sigue siendo importante ahora. "We still haven't decided."
🌍

Frustración sutil

A veces, usar 'still haven't' puede transmitir una frustración leve o fuerte, especialmente si hablas de pagos, servicios tardíos o mensajes sin respuesta. Es muy natural expresarlo así. "They still haven't replied."
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Usa contracciones

En el habla diaria y en textos informales, las contracciones ('haven't', 'hasn't') con 'still' suenan mucho más naturales. "I still haven't heard back suena mejor que I still have not heard back".

Smart Tips

Use 'still hasn't' to show you've been waiting a long time.

The bus hasn't come yet. → The bus still hasn't come!

If you want to be firm, use 'still haven't'. If you want to be gentle, use 'haven't... yet'.

I still haven't got the files. → I haven't received the files yet.

Move it to the middle! 'Still' hates being at the end of negative sentences.

I haven't finished still. → I still haven't finished.

Use 'still haven't' for things you feel you *should* have done by your age.

I haven't been to London. → I'm 40 and I still haven't been to London!

Pronunciación

/stɪl/

Stress on 'Still'

To emphasize surprise or frustration, we often put a heavy stress on the word 'still'.

/ˈhæv.ənt/

Contraction Reduction

In fast speech, 'haven't' sounds like 'hav-ent' with a very soft 't'.

Rising-Falling on Still

I ↗STILL↘ haven't finished.

Conveys strong frustration or disbelief.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

STILL stays in the middle; YET yells at the end.

Asociación visual

Imagine a person looking at their watch with a confused face. The watch represents the time passing, and their face represents the 'still' part—the surprise that the action hasn't happened.

Rhyme

If the task is late and you're in a thrill, put the 'haven't' after the 'still'.

Story

Bob was supposed to fix the sink at 9 AM. It is now 2 PM. Bob's wife looks at the leaking water and says, 'He still hasn't fixed it!' She is frustrated because the time for fixing has long passed.

Word Web

ExpectationDelaySurpriseFrustrationPersistenceUnfinishedPending

Desafío

Look at your to-do list. Find three things you expected to do yesterday but didn't. Write three sentences using 'I still haven't...' (e.g., 'I still haven't cleaned my room.')

Notas culturales

British speakers are very strict about using the present perfect with 'still'. Using 'still didn't' sounds very American to them.

In casual American speech, you might hear 'I still didn't do it' instead of 'I still haven't done it'. However, 'still haven't' is preferred in writing.

Using 'still haven't' in an email can sound slightly accusatory. To be more polite, people often use 'haven't... yet' or 'I am still waiting for...'.

The word 'still' comes from Old English 'stille', meaning 'fixed' or 'quiet'.

Inicios de conversación

“

Is there a famous movie that everyone loves but you still haven't seen?

“

What is a goal you set for this year that you still haven't achieved?

“

Have you ever been in a situation where a waiter still hasn't brought your food after an hour?

“

Think of a technology or app that is popular, but you still haven't tried.

Temas para diario

Write about a place in your city that you still haven't visited and explain why.
Describe a project at work or school that you still haven't finished. What is causing the delay?
Reflect on a skill you've wanted to learn for years but still haven't mastered.
Write a complaint letter to a company about a product that still hasn't arrived.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta para expresar sorpresa o un retraso.

My train was supposed to leave an hour ago, but it ___ left yet.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still hasn't
Para expresar sorpresa o retraso sobre una acción que no ha ocurrido hasta ahora, 'still hasn't' es la opción correcta. 'Didn't' se refiere a un evento pasado específico, y 'already hasn't' es incorrecto gramaticalmente aquí.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

They haven't still given us the project details.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They still haven't given us the project details.
El adverbio 'still' debe colocarse antes del verbo auxiliar 'haven't/hasn't' en esta construcción.
Pon las palabras en orden para formar una frase correcta. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She still hasn't finished her homework.
El orden correcto es Sujeto + still + hasn't + Participio Pasado + Objeto. Esto expresa que se esperaba que ella terminara, pero aún no lo ha hecho.

Score: /3

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'still' and 'haven't/hasn't'.

I ___ (finish) my coffee.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still haven't finished
The correct order is 'still' + 'haven't' + V3.
Which sentence is correct? Opción múltiple

Checking on a late delivery:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The package still hasn't arrived.
'Package' is singular (it), so we use 'hasn't'. 'Still' goes before 'hasn't'.
Correct the error in this sentence: 'They still haven't saw the movie.' Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

They still haven't saw the movie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They still haven't seen the movie.
The past participle of 'see' is 'seen', not 'saw'.
Change this neutral sentence to an emphatic one using 'still': 'I haven't heard from him yet.' Sentence Transformation

I haven't heard from him yet.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I still haven't heard from him.
Replacing 'yet' with 'still' (in the correct position) adds emphasis.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Is the meeting starting? B: No, the boss ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still hasn't arrived
'The boss' is 3rd person singular.
Which word is in the wrong place? 'We / haven't / still / decided / yet.' Grammar Sorting

We haven't still decided yet.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still
'Still' should be before 'haven't'. Also, using 'still' and 'yet' together is redundant.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

In negative sentences, 'still' usually comes after 'haven't'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
It comes before 'haven't'.
Match the sentence to the feeling. Match Pairs

1. I haven't eaten yet. 2. I still haven't eaten!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Neutral, 2-Frustrated
'Still' adds emotional emphasis to the delay.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

13 exercises
Elige la opción correcta para completar la frase. Completar huecos

I sent an application last week, but I ___ heard anything back.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still haven't
¿Qué frase usa 'still haven't' correctamente? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My friends still haven't arrived for the party.
Traduce al inglés: 'Ils n'ont toujours pas trouvé la solution.' Traducción

Translate into English: 'Ils n'ont toujours pas trouvé la solution.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["They still haven't found the solution.","They still haven't found a solution."]
Identifica y corrige el error gramatical. Error Correction

She hasn't still decided what to order for dinner.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She still hasn't decided what to order for dinner.
Reordena las palabras para formar una frase coherente. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He still hasn't replied to my email.
Empareja los sujetos con la forma correcta de 'still haven't/hasn't'. Match Pairs

Match the subjects with the correct form:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Completa la frase con la opción más apropiada. Completar huecos

We've been waiting for ages, and the bus ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still hasn't come
Selecciona la frase que expresa correctamente la sorpresa por una no-finalización. Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The game still hasn't loaded after ten minutes.
Traduce al inglés: 'Je n'ai toujours pas lu ce livre dont tu m'as parlé.' Traducción

Translate into English: 'Je n'ai toujours pas lu ce livre dont tu m'as parlé.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I still haven't read that book you told me about.","I still haven't read the book you told me about."]
Corrige el error en la siguiente frase. Error Correction

They still didn't decide on a location for the event.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They still haven't decided on a location for the event.
Pon las palabras en el orden correcto. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Our manager still hasn't approved the proposal.
Elige la mejor opción para completar el diálogo. Completar huecos

A: 'Is the report ready?' B: 'No, I ___ to finish the conclusion.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: still haven't managed
¿Qué frase es gramaticalmente correcta y transmite sorpresa/retraso? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The new software still hasn't been released.

Score: /13

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

Usually, no. We use `already` for affirmative sentences (e.g., 'I have already finished'). `Still` is primarily used in negative sentences to show delay.

`Haven't yet` is neutral. `Still haven't` implies that the action was expected to happen earlier and often carries a tone of surprise or frustration.

It is always `still haven't`. The adverb `still` must precede the negative auxiliary verb.

In informal American English, yes (e.g., 'I still didn't do it'). However, for CEFR exams and formal writing, the present perfect `still haven't done` is the correct form.

No, it doesn't change the action itself, but it changes the *pragmatic* meaning—it tells the listener how you feel about the time the action is taking.

Adding `quite` makes the statement softer and less direct. It means you are very close to finishing but not 100% there.

Yes, but be careful. It can sound a bit impatient. If you want to be very polite, use `We haven't yet received...` instead of `We still haven't received...`.

No, that would be a double negative. Say `I still haven't seen it` or `I have never seen it`.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Todavía no + [he/has/ha...]

Word order is more flexible in Spanish.

French moderate

Toujours pas / Pas encore

French often uses 'pas encore' where English speakers would choose 'still haven't' for emphasis.

German high

Immer noch nicht

German uses three words ('immer noch nicht') where English uses two ('still haven't').

Japanese moderate

Mada ...-te imasen

Japanese doesn't distinguish between neutral 'yet' and emphatic 'still' through word order.

Arabic partial

Lam ... ba'd (لم ... بعد)

Arabic uses a specific particle 'lam' which inherently implies the action hasn't happened up to now.

Chinese high

Hái méiyǒu (还没有)

Chinese verbs do not change form (no past participle), so the 'méiyǒu' does all the work.

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