Learn the difference in no time!Do you have these 3 expressions all mixed up in your head? Indeed, “have been to”, “have gone to” and “have been in” look very similar and can be easily confused, but, in fact, they differ greatly in terms of meaning. So, I’m afraid that if you don’t use them accurately, misunderstandings are bound to arise. Read on in order to learn how to use “have been to”, “have gone to”, and “have been in” correctly. 1. HAVE BEEN TO "I have been to a place" = I went to a place and I have returned Examples:
2. HAVE GONE TO "I have gone to a place" = I went to a place and I'm still there; I haven't returned yet Examples:
3. HAVE BEEN IN "I have been in a place" = I went to a place to live there permanently / for a long time Examples:
QUIZ: Choose the correct option. "Jenny's not here. She __________ the supermarket." A) has been to B) has gone to C) has been in Like and share this post if it was of any help. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter so as to be notified for future posts. Comments are closed.
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