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Ac2000 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Is this sentence OK?

Dear all,

Is this sentence correct?

"How many people have been to see uncle Henry in the last month?"

It sounds a bit strange to me, I'd think it ought to be "have been here" or "have been there" instead of just "have been". But I'm not sure.

Best wishes

Anna
  

Top answer

U ncle Henry. Otherwise, fine. It is a strange idiom, I suppose, if you're not used to it.

— CalifJim

  • U ncle Henry.
  • Otherwise, fine.
  • It is a strange idiom, I suppose, if you're not used to it.
  • been is used as if it were gone in that pattern.
  • I've been to see that doctor twice.
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Uncle Henry. Otherwise, fine. It is a strange idiom, I suppose, if you're not used to it. been is used as if it were gone in that pattern.

I've been to see that doctor twice. ~ I have gone to see that doctor twice.

CJ
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Hi CalifJim

Thanks a lot for your answer! I think I have heard this "been" for "gone" before, now that you mention it in the other example sentence, which sounds more familiar.

Have a nice day,
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