Grammar Exercise: Been and Gone Error

Pre-Intermediate

Look how 'been' and 'gone' are used in these sentences. Is each sentence correct or not?


1. If you've already gone to Canada, why are you planning another vacation there?
    Correct
    Not Correct

2. "Where's your husband, Mrs. Lawrie?" the gangster asked. "It's too late, he's gone to the police. It's over, give yourself up!"
    Correct
    Not Correct

3. James isn't here at the moment. He's been to speak to the marketing department. Can I take a message?
    Correct
    Not Correct

4. You've gone to Ireland before, haven't you? Tell me what it's like.
    Correct
    Not Correct

5. Wait a few minutes before starting the DVD. Harry's been to the kitchen to get some more beer.
    Correct
    Not Correct

6. The lake is empty at this time of year. All the swans have gone south for the winter.
    Correct
    Not Correct

7. Why do we have to go to the tax office again? We've been three times already!
    Correct
    Not Correct

8. I've gone to six bookstores in this city and finally I've found what I was looking for!
    Correct
    Not Correct

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