Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

39.8 have gone back (present perfect)

39.8.1 Anna is talking to her friend, Natasha, about her brother. Natasha’s brother is in the

army and was working in Afghanistan.

Anna: How is your brother doing?

Natasha: He’s doing well, thanks.

Anna: Is he still in Afghanistan?

Natasha: No. His unit has already gone back home.

Anna: That must be a relief for you and your family.

Natasha: Yes. It’s good to have him home.

39.8.2 Wei, Karen and Josh all work for the same company. They are at a sales convention.

The convention has just finished and they are preparing to return to their office.

Wei: Where’s Josh? Has he gone back to the office already?

Karen: No. He hasn’t gone back yet. He went to the restroom.

Wei: Oh good. I need him to take these boxes of brochures in his car.

Karen: Ok. He’ll be back in a minute.

39.8.3 Tyler is talking to his new friend, Kevin. Kevin was born overseas and was adopted