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Laborious Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
been vs gone
Hi teachers,
Which of the following statements said by "B" is correct or more appropriate?
A: Have you ever gone to Paris?
B: Yes, I HAVE BEEN to Paris three times / thrice.
or
Yes, I HAVE GONE to Paris three times/ thrice.
Thank you.
Which of the following statements said by "B" is correct or more appropriate?
A: Have you ever gone to Paris?
B: Yes, I HAVE BEEN to Paris three times / thrice.
or
Yes, I HAVE GONE to Paris three times/ thrice.
Thank you.
Top answer
Hi 'Thrice' is not often heard in London English. Both of the following are OK ... - Yes, I have been to Paris three times.
- Hi 'Thrice' is not often heard in London English.
- Both of the following are OK ...
- - Yes, I have been to Paris three times.
- - Yes, I have gone to Paris three times.
- Dave
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Hi
'Thrice' is not often heard in London English. Both of the following are OK ...
- Yes, I have been to Paris three times.
- Yes, I have gone to Paris three times.
Dave
'Thrice' is not often heard in London English. Both of the following are OK ...
- Yes, I have been to Paris three times.
- Yes, I have gone to Paris three times.
Dave
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Hi
This isn't quite relevant, but there are a couple of UK idiomatic phrases ...
- Is Fred here?
- No, he's been and gone
[= he was here but he has now left]
- He's been and gone and done it!
[= he's actually done it!]
Dave
This isn't quite relevant, but there are a couple of UK idiomatic phrases ...
- Is Fred here?
- No, he's been and gone
[= he was here but he has now left]
- He's been and gone and done it!
[= he's actually done it!]
Dave
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Laborious Hi teachers,Which of the following statements said by "B" is correct or more appropriate?A: Have you ever gone to Paris?B: Yes, I HAVE BEEN to Paris three times / thrice. or Yes, I HAVE GONE to Paris three times/ thrice.Thank you.The most natural dialogue in British English would be:
A: Have you ever been to Paris.
B: Y
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Thank you very much, both of you, for replying! I really appreciate your help.
Actually, I was confused between 'has been' and 'has gone'.
Wouldn't there be any difference between 'He has gone to London' and 'He has been to London'. I'm asking this because one of my friends argued with me on this. He told me that I couldn't say 'He has been to London' if he's still in London, I
Actually, I was confused between 'has been' and 'has gone'.
Wouldn't there be any difference between 'He has gone to London' and 'He has been to London'. I'm asking this because one of my friends argued with me on this. He told me that I couldn't say 'He has been to London' if he's still in London, I
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Your friend is right.
He has gone to London. He left wherever he was and travelled to London, where he is now.
He has been to London. He has, at some time in the past, visited London.
He has gone to London. He left wherever he was and travelled to London, where he is now.
He has been to London. He has, at some time in the past, visited London.
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Yes, broadly, I would agree with that. I think you can say 'He has gone to London' as soon as he has departed - he may not have got there yet
Alternatively: 'He has arrived in London'
[= he has gone there and is there at the moment]
Dave
Alternatively: 'He has arrived in London'
[= he has gone there and is there at the moment]
Dave
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Yes, broadly, I would agree with that. I think you can say 'He has gone to London' as soon as he has departed - he may not have got there yet.
I agree with the explanation.
I agree with the explanation.
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Dear Dave, fivejedjon, and Yoong Liat, heartily thanks to all of you, for your replies.
Laborious.
Laborious.
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