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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Would this paraphrase work grammatically

Hi teachers,
He's the boss, so he sometimes comes late, but he often stays late too. Sometimes he’s still in the office at eight or nine in the evening.
Here the meaning of 'still' can't be, 'continuing now'.

My question:
Could, 'he continues to be' be an appropriate paraphrase for 'he's still' in the given sentence?
I have no intention of substituting the paraphrase for the original one. It's just to explain the meaning to the students.
Would it work grammatically?

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

He continues to be is OK, but I would add this to the explanation. 8 or 9 pm is very late to stay in the office. It's a surprise that he stays so late.

— Clive

  • He continues to be is OK, but I would add this to the explanation.
  • 8 or 9 pm is very late to stay in the office.
  • It's a surprise that he stays so late.
  • This is what 'still' tells us.
  • Clive
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He continues to be is OK, but I would add this to the explanation.

8 or 9 pm is very late to stay in the office. It's a surprise that he stays so late. This is what 'still' tells us.

Clive
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Hi Clive,
Thank you for your reply.
Clive8 or 9 pm is very late to stay in the office. It's a surprise that he stays so late. This is what 'still' tells us.
That's the idea because the workers leave at 5:00. Would it work if I say, 8 or 9? Will it be better to say, 9 or 10, or it really doesn't matter?

TL
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It doesn't really matter.
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