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I have been in Zoo last year vs I was in Zoo last year

The correct phrase is "I was in the zoo last year." The use of the past simple tense "was" is appropriate when referring to a specific time in the past, such as last year. The phrase should also include the article "the" before "zoo."

Last updated: March 24, 2024

I have been in Zoo last year

This phrase is incorrect. The use of "have been" is not suitable for specifying a past event like last year.

The correct phrase should be "I was in the zoo last year." Use the past simple tense "was" for past events and include the article "the" before "zoo."

Alternatives:

  • I was at the zoo last year.
  • I visited the zoo last year.
  • I went to the zoo last year.
  • I spent time at the zoo last year.
  • I saw many animals at the zoo last year.

I was in Zoo last year

This phrase is almost correct but missing the article "the" before "zoo."

The correct phrase should be "I was in the zoo last year." Use the past simple tense "was" for past events and include the article "the" before "zoo."

Alternatives:

  • I was at the zoo last year.
  • I visited the zoo last year.
  • I went to the zoo last year.
  • I spent time at the zoo last year.
  • I saw many animals at the zoo last year.

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