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Grammar and Linguistics > is gone vs has gone
is gone vs has gone
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Terri Lawson
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is gone vs has gone
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Hi eslprintables members,
I was wondering if anyone can explain the difference between these two - �is gone � and �has gone �, and how to use them. I understand that the difference has to do with if "gone" is used as an adjective or the past participle of "go".
I look forward to receiving your replies.
Thanks so much
Terri |
15 May 2013
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Jayho
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Hi Terri
Maybe it helps.
Cheers
Jayho |
15 May 2013
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Terri Lawson
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Thanks Jayho - I will definitely look at it.
Terri |
15 May 2013
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aneliz
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Indeed in the first expression it is more of an adjective and the general meaning is that the person will not come back.
However in the second, it is more of a current state, he/she is not here right now but he/she will be back, it is not definitive, hence the use of the present perfect in reference to the description of a present situation.
Is that the kind of help you needed?
Bye Bye
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16 May 2013
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a.antonides
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Goodmorning Terry,
There is a difference between is and has gone. If you use �is gone �, gone is used as an adjective. The person or thing which is gone doesn �t come back. If you use �has gone �, gone is part of the present perfect, a verb.
Hope this might be helpful, Anke |
16 May 2013
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yanogator
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I could add that "is gone" is the result of "has gone". Also, I disagree with aneliz about the person returning. There is no indication in "has gone" whether the person will be back or not. It is just a statement of what has happened. The person has left, so he or she is currently not here, with no implications about the future. Bruce |
16 May 2013
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douglas
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"Has gone" emphasizes the action of going and "is gone" emphasizes the state of being gone. |
17 May 2013
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