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In this tense, we use both 'been' and 'gone' as the past participle of 'go', but in slightly different circumstances. In some cases they can have the same meaning and / or close to it, if you like to play with words you will understand.

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Been to

First of all, been is the past participle of be

We use 'been' (often when we talk about 'life experience') to mean that the person being talked about has visited the place, and come back. Notice the preposition 'to':

I've been to Paris (in my life, but now I'm in London, where I live).

She has been to school today (but now she's back at home).

They have never been to California

"Been to" means that you've traveled to some place and have already returned.

Examples:

"Mark has been to the supermarket. Now he's taking a shower."

"Joe has been to France five times, so he is very familiar with it."

HAS/HAVE BEEN TO ... refers to a place which someone has visited sometime in his life. In other words, "has been to" refers to an experience.

He has been to London many times.

I have been to Disneyland twice.

Gone to

We use 'gone' (often when we are talking about an action with a result in the present) to mean that the person is at the place now. Notice the preposition 'to':

"Gone to" means that you've traveled to some place and haven't returned yet.

'Where's John?' 'He's gone to the shops' (he's at the shops now).

Julie has gone to Mexico (now she's in Mexico).

They've gone to Japan for three weeks (now they're in Japan).

HAS/HAVE GONE TO ... refers to someone who has gone to a place but has not yet returned.

Examples:

Where has Amy gone? She has gone to the school. She should be back soon.

"Jessica has gone to the supermarket. I wonder when will she come back?"

"Dennis has gone to France for the summer, so you can call again in September."

1. Have you gone to the bank? -'Gone' is the past participle of go

2. Have you been to the bank? -'Been' is the past participle of be

The first question is possible if it's a phone conversation: "Where are you? Have you gone to the bank?"

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This basically means "You're not here, but I think you may be at the bank, or on your way there."

"Have you been to the bank?" may be asking why the listener has money now, or where they were a short while ago, or if a bank errand has been completed.

This is simply using a past action to explain a current situation.

Don't feel confused.

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Test 3Writing

Decide which word would be use in each of the following:

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1. Where is Tom? Has he _____ to the bank?a) gone

b) been

2. I've _____ to London twice.

3. Have you ever _____ to a Rolling Stones concert?

4. I can't find Peter. Where has he _____ to?

a) gone

b) been

a) gone

b) been

a) gone

b) been

Test 1:

Choose which word would be use in each of the following:

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Test 2:

1 Have you ever to Cappadocia. It's breathtaking?

2 I have to Antalya 6 times.

3 My sister isn't at home at the moment. She has shopping.

4 Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the Disneyland? I have never

there before.

Been

Gone

Gone

Been

5 You are late. Where have you ?

6 You are tanned. Have you on holiday somewhere?

7 Mom will be home soon. She has to my brother's school.

8 They have to Izmir for ten days. They have just returned home.

9 Penar won't be with us at the party. She has to Vienna.

10 This is the first time I have ever abroad. It is exciting.

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Been

Been

Gone

Been

Gone

Been

Test 3: Write a sentence using the given information:

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Sara has gone to the drug store. / Sara has been to the drug store.

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Mikiko has gone to Australia.

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Mrs. Gomez has gone to the dentist.

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Taka has gone to Paris, France.