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have you been to the college vs did you go to the college

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have you been to the college?' is asking if someone has visited the college at some point in the past, while 'Did you go to the college?' is asking if someone went to the college for a specific purpose or event in the past.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1617 views

have you been to the college

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask if someone has visited the college at some point in the past.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's past visits to a specific location, in this case, the college.
  • Have you been to the College's website? http://wwweng.uwyo.edu. Haug is from Oslo, Norway, and earned a BS in. Architectural Engineering last December.
  • (payable to College of Engineering). Have you been to the College's website lately? http://wwweng.uwyo.edu. We have an alumni email directory – are you in it?
  • Have you been to the college for an interview? (Please tick). Yes No. References: (State names and phone numbers of two people who are prepared to act as ...
  • Oh, didn't know about Busboys and Poets opening nearby - that will be something to look forward to. Have you been to the College Park Diner?

Alternatives:

  • Have you visited the college?
  • Have you ever been to the college?
  • Have you had the chance to go to the college?
  • Have you been to that college before?
  • Have you been to any college campuses?

did you go to the college

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask if someone went to the college for a specific purpose or event in the past.

This phrase is used to ask about a specific visit or attendance at the college for a particular reason or event.
  • Why did you go to (the college you attended)? 24. What type of student were you ? 25. Describe the best/worst boss you ever had. 26. What interests you about ...
  • Jun 29, 2013 ... You could ask them 'did you go to the college?' and if they had already been to the college they would reply yes. On the same day, if you asked ...
  • Jun 30, 2009 ... Hey Did you go to the college in Louisville? if so can you please tell me about there accreditations and also is it just a big waist of money. :?
  • Do you, or did you, go to the college there? It's been years, but I attended the college there when it was known as West Texas State Uniiversity. I understand the ...

Alternatives:

  • Did you visit the college?
  • Did you attend the college?
  • Did you go to that college?
  • Did you go to college yesterday?
  • Did you go to college for the event?

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