Have you ever?

Have you ever?

   March 17, 2019       barkha verma

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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?