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HAVE GONE vs HAVE BEEN

Observe the illustrations and read the explanations before you do the exercises.

HAVE GONE : We use 'have gone' when someone went to a place and is still there. The person hasn't come back yet.

HAVE BEEN : We use 'have been' when someone went to a place and came back. The person is no longer away.

EXERCISE 1 : Complete the sentences with "been" or "gone".

1. Keith knows London very well. He has there many times.

2. "I'm looking for Kate, have you seen her ? " " Well, you won't find her in her office. She has just out."

3. I'm so happy ! My parents have out so I can go to bed whenever I want.

4. Bob is a real globetrotter ! He has to Japan, Brazil, Australia and many other places.

5. " Do you know what Time Square is like ? " " Actually, no! I've never there myself but I'd love to !

EXERCISE 2 : Complete the sentences with "have been" or "have gone". Mind the subjects ! You may have to write "has been " or "has gone"

1. 1. Bill is on holiday at the moment. He to New Zealand.
2. " Where's Kate ?" " She's not here, I'm afraid. I think she to the bank.

3. 3. "Hello, Sue. It's so nice to see you again ! Where you"

2. 4. _ " you ever to Australia ?"

_ " No, never but I to the States once. I loved it !"

3. 5. My parents aren't at home this evening. They out.

4. 6. There's a new restaurant in town you know. you to it ?

5. 7. Ann knows Paris very well. She there many times.

6. 8. Helen was here earlier but I think she now.

Have they been somewhere or gone somewhere ?