Have you ever?
Have you ever?
Have you ever been to Rome?
Yes, I have many times.
Have you ever been to Japan?
No, I've never been to Japan.
We use the present perfect (have been/ have had/ have played etc.) when we talk about time from the past until now - for example, a person's life:
- Have you been to France? No, I haven't.
- I've been to Canada but I haven't been to the United States.
- Mary is an interesting person. She has had many different jobs and has lived in many places.
- I've seen that women are before but I can't remember where.
- How many times has Brazil won the WorldCup?
- Have you read this book? Yes, I've read it twice.
Present perfect + ever (in question) and never:
- Has Ann ever been to Australia? Yes, once.
- Have you got ever played golf? Yes, I often play golf.
- My mother has never travelled by air.
- I've never ridden a horse. man?
- Who is that man? I don't know. I've never seen him before.
Gone and been
- Bill has gone to Spain.
- Bill has been to Spain.
Compare.
- I can't find Susan. Where has she gone?
- Oh, hello Susan! I was looking for you. where have you been?
