 Note the differences between “gone (to)” and “been (to)” in present perfect

sentences.
He’s gone to Paris.
Where’s
He will be back in a John is not here
John?
few days. now

More examples
A: Where is Maria?
B: She has gone swimming.

“I’ve been to the supermarket and

bought some drinks and fruit for
the guests tonight. Help me put
them into the fridge, please.”
He went to Italy and
came back. Now he is He’s been to Italy lots of
not in Italy. times but he has never been
to Spain.

 Now fill in the blanks with either been or gone.

1. We've_______________to many parties, but this is the best.

2. Clouds have______________and the sun is shining now.
3. “Where's Jane ?” “She's_____________to gym.”
4. We've____________to almost every country in Europe
5. She’s ______________ to Paris. I think she's working there for a few
months.
6. We have ______________ there many times.
7. They’ve ______________ on vacation. They should return next week.
8. You look tanned! Have you ______________ on holiday?
9. She's not home right now. She has ______________ shopping.
10. He knows the city well. He has_____________ there many times.
11. – A: Is Tony in?
B: Yes, but you can't talk to him. He has __________ to bed.
12.They ______________ to the cinema. They won't be back until later.
13. I've _____ to Foz do Iguaçu, it was such an amazing experience.
14. No, Rafael hasn't ______ to work yet. I'll get him for you now.
15. She's ______ to so many different therapists, I've stopped counting.
16.They didn't know there was a teachers' meeting so they've _____ home.
17.We haven't ______ to that new restaurant. Is it good?
18. A: Where’s the laboratory manager?
B: She’s ______ to a conference in Brussels
19. A: Where have you ______? You’re so late
B: Sorry, I had to wait till the experiment was completed.
20.A: Are you going to the library to get the books we need today?
B: No, I’ve already ______ I went yesterday
21. A: If anyone phones, tell them I’ve ______ to lunch. I’ll be back at two.
B: OK, but remember I haven’t ______ to lunch either yet.
22. We’ve never ______ to the annual conference, but we hope go to this year’s
in Japan.
23. A: When are you going on holiday?
B: I’ve already ______ . I went to Florida.
24. A: What's happened to your colleague, Adrian?
B: Didn’t you know? He’s ______ to work in a laboratory near Cambridge.