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Where have you been?
If you are asked this question, how would you answer it?
I was at (somewhere).
or
I've been at (somewhere).
:)
Sep 10, 2015 11:36 AM
Answers · 3
It depends on context. ex:
a: Have you been to Spain?( usually we say "Have you ever been to Spain)
b :Yeh, I went there last year
a: I waited for you for 3 hours ! Where have you been?!
b: Sorry, I was at the mall with my friends.
a : Throughout my life I've travelled to 3 countries. Where have you been?
b: I've been to Spain and France
Notice that you only use the have been tense when you are not referring to a specific time
September 10, 2015
"I have been in Spain" or "I have been to Spain".
September 10, 2015
" Have you been " is a present perfect tense and the second answer is in the simple past tense "I was ". That's why it's not correct.
You should answer with "I have been at ... "
I hope it's clear now. If you have any questions more, feel free to ask me.
September 10, 2015
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