0
Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

An on-going/continuous battle with obesity

Since he was a young boy, my uncle has had an ongoing battle with obesity.

HI,
Does "ongoing" in the above equal "continous?" Thanks.
Besides, is it better to mention "my uncle" first and then the pronoun "he" later. That is,

Since my uncle was ... he has had ...
  

Top answer

Hello Angli, Yes; a battle that continues to the present day. The version with "he" in the first clause suspends the identity of the referent; it therefore both attracts the reader's attention, and puts the focus on the subsequent clause. Best wishes, MrP

— MrPedantic

  • Hello Angli, Yes; a battle that continues to the present day.
  • The version with "he" in the first clause suspends the identity of the referent; it therefore both attracts the reader's attention, and puts the focus on the subsequent clause.
  • Best wishes, MrP
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Hello Angli,

Yes; a battle that continues to the present day.

The version with "he" in the first clause suspends the identity of the referent; it therefore both attracts the reader's attention, and puts the focus on the subsequent clause.

Best wishes,

MrP
0

Related Questions