[Grammar] has he been/ has he gone/ did he go

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youandcorey

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Hello Wise Ones,

Do you agree that these are all correct?

1. When ( ) to England?

a. has he been
b. has he gone
c. did he go


Although the verb tenses are different, are they all correct? Why?

Thank you for your kind help!

Corey
 

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Please bear in mind the time differences and try to curb your impatience. Here in the UK your question was posted at 2am and you chased it at 6am.
 

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Please write 'please' in full next time.

a and c are fine.

I'm struggling to find a context in which b would sound right.

Rover
 

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This is also a duplicate post.
 

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Rover,
Thank you for responding to my question.

I also feel that answers: a & c are correct.

Do you know how to explain the reason why grammatically?

1. When ( ) to England?

a. has he been

b. has he gone
c. did he go
 

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Try your original thread. Then we won't get confusing answers.
 
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