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For many years, tourists ... to Yellowstone National Park. #1 (permalink) Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:18 am   For many years, tourists ... to Yellowstone National Park.
 

1) For many years, tourists ______________________to Yellowstone National Park.

A) went

B) have gone

C) have being going

D) have been going
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Grammar which one is the correct. #2 (permalink) Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:50 am   Grammar which one is the correct.
 

D) have been going
(but "have been coming" is better)
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Grammar which one is the correct. #3 (permalink) Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:32 am   Grammar which one is the correct.
 

Hi Vuser,

There have been one or two questions about 'come' and 'go' recently. 'Have been going' suggests that you as the speaker are not involved in the tourists but 'have been coming' suggests that you are there in the area and are involved in their arrival.

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