Have you ever…?
Ever means from the time you were born until now. Except for rare exceptions, it can only be used in questions and to answers with a no.
It is used with have or had + a past participle.
Example:
Have you ever eaten a frog?
Has she ever gone to Australia?
When you answer the question, a yes answer will use have/has + past participle.
Have you ever seen a whale?
Answer:
Yes, I have seen a whale. or Yes, I have.
If you answer the question with a no, you will need to use
haven’t /hasn’t + ever + past participle or
have /has + never + past participle
(both of these have the same meaning)
Example:
Have you ever seen a whale?
Answer:
No, I haven’t ever seen a whale. or
No, I’ve never seen a whale. or
No, I haven’t.
Check Your UnderstandingCreate the sentences using ever, then answer the question (write only one possible answer.)
Example:
Susan/wear/cowboy hat
Has Susan ever worn a cowboy hat?Yes, she has worn a cowboy hat.
Yes, she has.
1. you/go/camping
Answer Have you ever gone camping?
No,
Possible Answers No, I haven’t ever gone camping. No, I’ve never gone camping. No, I haven’t.
2. she/make/bread
Answer Has she ever made bread?
Yes,
Possible Answers Yes, she has made bread. Yes, she has.
3. Lisa and Tom/eat/Chinese food
Answer Have Lisa and Tom ever eaten Chinese food?
Yes,
Possible Answers Yes, they have eaten Chinese food. Yes, they have.
4. you/forget/Mike’s birthday
Answer Have you ever forgotten Mike’s birthday?
No,
Possible Answers No, I haven’t ever forgotten Mike’s birthday. No, I’ve never forgotten Mike’s birthday. No, I haven’t.