A) always to have
B) have always
C) always have
Position of Adverbs of Frequency with the Verb “Have”
KEY FORMULA / RULE: In English grammar, adverbs of frequency (such as always, never, often, usually) are placed before the main verb, but after an auxiliary (helping) verb:
- Main Verb rule: \text{Subject} + \mathbf{always} + \text{Main Verb} (e.g., “I always have breakfast at 8:00.”)
- Auxiliary Verb rule: \text{Subject} + \text{Auxiliary ("have")} + \mathbf{always} + \text{Past Participle} (e.g., “I have always lived here.”)
SOLUTION & OPTION ANALYSIS
Because the question stem is cut off in the image, determine the correct choice based on the role of the verb have in your sentence:
- always to have:
Incorrect. An infinitive with “to” does not follow a subject in standard finite clauses. - always have:
Correct if “have” is the main verb. When “have” indicates possession, an action, or a routine (e.g., have breakfast, have time, have fun), the frequency adverb must come directly before it:\text{Subject} + \mathbf{always} + \mathbf{have} + \text{Object}- Example: “They always have lunch at noon.”
- have always: Correct if “have” is an auxiliary (helping) verb in the Present Perfect tense. If the blank is followed by a past participle (V_3), the adverb goes between the auxiliary verb and the participle:\text{Subject} + \mathbf{have} + \mathbf{always} + \text{Past Participle } (V_3)
- Example: “I have always wanted to learn French.”
FINAL ANSWER:
- Select always have if your sentence is in the simple present tense with no following verb (e.g., “We _______ fun on weekends”).
- Select have always if your sentence is in the present perfect tense followed by a past participle (e.g., “I _______ admired her”).
EXAM INSIGHT / PITFALL: A common mistake is placing adverbs of frequency after a main verb (“I have always breakfast” is incorrect). Remember: adverbs only follow the verb when it is the verb to be (am/is/are/was/were) or an auxiliary verb.