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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.

Although he was exhausted from working all day, John continues to study for his upcoming exam.

Option 1: will continue to study for his upcoming exam

Option 2: has been studying for his upcoming exam

Option 3: continued to study for his upcoming exam

Option 4: continues studying for his upcoming exam


Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: continued to study for his upcoming exam


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The original sentence uses the past tense "was exhausted," indicating an action completed in the past. However, the verb "continues" in the original sentence is in the present tense, which creates a tense inconsistency. "Continued to study" maintains the past tense throughout the sentence, ensuring grammatical consistency.

So, the correct sentence is: Although he was exhausted from working all day, John continued to study for his upcoming exam.

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