Have been vs Have gone – Grammar Shorts

Have been vs Have gone

The expressions have been and have gone are both used in the present perfect, but they have different meanings. In this grammar lesson, you will learn when to use each one correctly.

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Have been to

Someone went somewhere and came back

We use have been to talk about experiences or visits to a place. The person is not there now.

• I have been to Rome twice. (I’m not in Rome now.)
• They have been to that restaurant before. (They’re not there now.)

Have gone to

Someone went somewhere and is still there

We use have gone to say that someone went to a place and has not returned yet.

• Tom has gone to the shop. (He’s at the shop now.)
• They have gone to Paris for the weekend. (They’re in Paris now.)

Compare have been and have gone

Have been = went and returned

• She has been to London. (= went and came back)

Have gone = went and is still there

• She has gone to London. (= went and is still there)

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1 Sarah isn't here right now. She has ___ to the supermarket.

A. been

B. gone

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2 We can't talk to Tom — he has ___ to the gym.

A. been

B. gone

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3 I have ___ to London three times in my life.

A. been

B. gone

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4 They have ___ to Italy before, so they know what to expect.

A. been

B. gone

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5 We have ___ to the new museum, and it was amazing.

A. been

B. gone

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6 Don't call Emma. She has ___ to bed already.

A. been

B. gone

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7 My parents have ___ to Japan twice.

A. been

B. gone

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8 Where's Mark? He has ___ to the bank and will be back soon.

A. been

B. gone

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9 'I can't find Julia.' 'She has ___ to the doctor.'

A. been

B. gone

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10 She has ___ to that restaurant before and loved it.

A. been

B. gone

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