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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
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Been

How long have you been gone?

Can I reply with:

I've been gone for 2 months. OR

I was gone for 2 months.

Thank you.
  

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Both are fine and common, PJ. A native speaker would say simply "Two months."
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PreciousJonesHow long have you been gone?
Can I reply with:
I've been gone for 2 months.
OR
I was gone for 2 months.
Since you are still gone, you can only reply with the first one.

but to 'How long had you been gone?'

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what if I'm no longer gone and just returned today and someone asks me, "How long have you been gone?" Would that be an incorrect question since I have already returned?
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Yes, it would be an incorrect question.
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canadian45Yes, it would be an incorrect question.
I've asked this question a couple times and have been getting different answers each time. Can someone please clarify this for me once and for all.. Thank you!

I have just returned from a trip and someone asks me:

How long have you been gone? <--------------- Can this be asked if I'm no
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PreciousJonesHow long have you been gone?
I don't see a problem asking this of someone who has recently returned from a trip.
PreciousJonesI have been gone for half a year.
This seems fine as well.

CJ
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YES - to both of your questions.
John
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