1a. I’ve been there a couple of times.
1b. I’ve gone there a couple of times.
2a. I’ve just been to the doctor.
2b. I’ve just gone to the doctor.
3a. He’s gone out. He’ll be back later.
3b. He’s been out. He’ll be back later.’
Please correct the above sentences.
Thanks.
I my view, the following would need some change while the others do not.
3a. He’s gone out. He’ll be back shortly.
3b. He’s been out of home/office. He’ll be back soon.
1a. I’ve been there a couple of times. << correct
1b. I’ve gone there a couple of times. << correct
2a. I’ve just been to the doctor’s. << You go to the surgery, not the person.
2b. I’ve just come back from the doctor’s. << You go to the surgery, not the person.
3a. He’s gone out. He’ll be back later. << correct. No change needed.
3b. He’s been out. He’s back now. << ‘been’ would only be used if he has now returned.