can we use adv. s like always,often ... with present perfect?

Question

for example
I have always gone to Italy.
i have often gone out.

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Answer 1

I'm not sure if this is an English question by an English speaker or a question on how the language works by someone who is not a native English speaker. I'll answer for both. :o)

Grammatically, yes. Those sentences are grammatically correct. They sound a bit odd, however. In the first sentence, there would be a need for something more. I have always gone to Italy by train but this year I decided to go by plane...or I have always gone to Italy in August, but this year I decided to go in July. Otherwise, it would sound better to say, "I always go to Italy." (This is more common.)

With the second sentence, "I have often gone out," again, grammatically, it is correct, but not as it would commonly be said. The regular present tense would be more common. "I often go out for supper." To be honest, "often" is not used that much in common conversation. Instead, it is more common to hear "a lot" or "usually" instead of "often." (Except in the question form, "how often do you" do something.)

Answer 2

Yes, that is the way to correctly use those words, with "have" in front. You will hear "I always go to Italy," and while it may not be grammatically incorrect, the sentence is not clearly stated. The way you used it is perfect.

Example: I have lived in the U.S. for 11 years.

The above example is called the "past perfect" tense and it is grammatically correct.


As a previous answer told you, the sentences themselves are correct as examples. You would not just say the sentences like that though.You would need more to complete the thought.

Answer 3

Yes, that sounds grammatically sound to me.