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If the problem still persists vs If the problem still persist

The correct phrase is "If the problem still persists," because the word "problem" is singular, and the singular third-person form of the verb "persist" is "persists."
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 175542 views

If the problem still persists

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase when talking about a problem that is proving difficult to solve.

Some examples from our editors:

  • If the problem still persists, please call the electrician.
  • If the problem still persists, please contact us.
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • if the problem persists
  • if the problem is not solved
  • if the problem continues

If the problem still persist

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The problem in this phrase is that the subject does not agree with the verb. The subject is singular, and the verb is not.

Here is a brief conjugation of the verb "persist":

1st person singular: I persist
2nd person (singular or plural): you persist
3rd person singular: he/she/it persists
1st person plural: we persist
3rd person plural: they persist
  • 4.2.1. More information provided and less incomplete data but the problem still persists
  • Nevertheless, many problems still persist.
  • The Court's audit work on Community transit has confirmed the good quality of NCTS implementation, even though some technical problems still persist.
  • Considerable problems still persist in the candidate countries with regard to the situation of the disabled and minorities, in particular.
  • The problem is that protectionism still persists in many Member States.
  • Although an eradication programme has been drawn up, problems still persist which affect in particular small farmers, whose income from pine woods used to supplement their meagre earnings from farming.
  • The priority on "environment and risk prevention" should include activities in the area of water supply, waste water and waste disposal, since problems still persist which hinder competitiveness in European regions.
  • At the same time the report shows that many of the problems associated with development policies still persist, such as the lack of transparency of linked aid.
  • Finally, because the problem still remains of how funding is to be targeted.
  • the problems of non-validity of VAT numbers and delays in correcting the data still persist;
  • The problems still to be resolved are trickier than had been assumed.
  • But in this case we cracked it, but a big part of the problem still remains.
  • I think the directive could not be clearer, the problem still exists and is increasing, so we just have to continue along the same path.
  • Admittedly, the problems still exist, and the way of approaching them has not changed since the agreement came into force.
  • We know there are no miracle cures and the immediate responsibility for dealing with the problem still remains at the national level.
  • Briefly I want to raise through my support of this report the problems still being experienced by EU airlines in regard to rights to fly over Russia.
  • The Commission took the view that, even if the compensatory nature of the measure were to be conceded, doubts would still persist as regards the proportionality of this compensation with regard to the financial damage suffered by Società Terni.
  • The fifth Community Action Plan will have to deal with the problems still existing through a budgetary provision which will allow programmes to be implemented in the most urgent areas.
  • The problem of scope as regards the various types of health problem still remains.
  • In the face of this disturbing situation, there is a clear awareness that no miracle answers exist and direct responsibility for dealing with the problem still remains at the national level.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • if the problem still persists

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