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I have been ________ Japan. I just came back a couple of days ago.
(A) to (B) in
Which choice is correct?
Both.
Max: I haven't seen you around lately. Where have you been? Pat: I've been in Japan (for the past month). I just came back a couple of days ago. Max: Wow! How was Japan? Pat: Japan was great! Sam: I've been to Japan (before). (Actually) I just came back a couple of days ago. What city were you in, Pat?
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