the value continues vs. the value is continuing

[Wrongy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #783 "Grammar Tutorial: Correct Word Usage (1)", question 2

The currency value ......... to decrease despite the government's efforts to strengthen it over the past year.

(a) continuing
(b) continues being
(c) continues
(d) continue

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #783 "Grammar Tutorial: Correct Word Usage (1)", answer 2

The currency value continues to decrease despite the government's efforts to strengthen it over the past year.

Correct answer: (c) continues

Your answer was: incorrect
The currency value continuing to decrease despite the government's efforts to strengthen it over the past year.
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fatima zahra

[Tortoise]

Quick answer for you: If you want to use "continuing" you must have "is".

Your sentence "The currency value continuing to decrease despite the government's efforts to strengthen it over the past year." does not have a verb.