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Hi,I would like to know about the proper usage of the above wordsa)He continued working hard.b)He continues his work.To me, sentence a is more common. And I am almost certain that sentence b is wrong. Thus, can anyone please give an example on how to use continue(other than using words like to,let,help.)a)He survived the attack.b)He survives.Same thing. I never seen sentence b used in my entire life but according to the dictionary, survive means continue to live despite hardship or disaster.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

You should say: He continues with his work.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I would like to know about the proper usage of the above words

a)He continued working hard.

b)He continues his work.

To me, sentence a is more common. And I am almost certain that sentence b is wrong. Thus, can anyone please give an example on how to use continue(other than using words like to,let,help.)

a)He survived the attack.

b)He survives.

Same thing. I never seen sentence b used in my entire life but according to the dictionary, survive means continue to live despite hardship or disaster.

All of the sentences above are correct grammar although, as you suggest, some are not likely to be used very often.

For every sentence, of course, you need a context in which it makes sense to say it.

One use of the Simple Present is to talk about someone's current activities, current habits, current schedule, current situation.

Clive

CalifJim · Answer

michaeltingcan anyone please give an example on how to use continue(other than using words like to,let,help.)

This method continues to gain favor among the younger people.
At this point the computer will continue executing the code.

Jason worked in a local pharmacy while continuing his studies at the University of Nebraska.
It seems that the U.S. wants to continue the war in Libya.

They accuse the military of continuing the repressive practices of Mubarak's security forces.

Japan will continue its rescue efforts for as long as necessary.

The software company continued its expansion for five years.

Bahrain is likely to continue its crackdown on the opposition.

The aid group pledged to continue their work in Afghanistan.

Charles Bolden said that the United States would continue its leadership role in human spaceflight.

Sony's woes will continue if the data breach is confirmed.

The decline in their popularity has been continuing.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

persevere?

Clive · Answer

Hi,

The general idea of 'persevere' is 'continue with determination, usually despite difficulties'.

eg He persevered with his studies, despite the terrible car accident that left him paralyzd.

eg He failed the driving exam six times, but he persevered.

Clive

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