Pattern: have-been-to
Structure Overview
Formula: Subject + have/has/had + been + to + Noun Phrase (Location)
Core Meaning: Experiential perfect; functions as the past participle of "go" when the journey is complete (the person has visited and returned).
💬 Contextual Examples
- Have you ever been to South Korea?
- She has been to the dentist three times this year.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: I have never ______ to Australia, but I'd love to visit.
Answer:
been
Practice 2: He has been ______ Paris twice.
Answer:
to
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: been