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[learner12]

Dear teachers:

For the wild creature lives a natural life in which it has, for its continued existence, to exercise its every faculty.

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I am not sure why "for its continued existence" is not "for its continuing existence." If you listen "for its continuing existence," what do you feel in your head?

Thank you in advance.

[buddhaheart]

Since the modified noun �existence� experiences or receives what the adjective describes - continuation, use the �ed� form (past participle of a regular verb). Or put it in another way, the nun does not cause the action - continuation, you can�t use the �ing� (present participle) form. �Continued existence� is correct.

[learner12]

Dear buddhaheart:

Thank you for your great explanations!!

I understood you.

Have a good day!!