Question

Hey there - I need help thinking of a different word in place of 'carried' in my paper. Here is the sentence I need to change =)

Carter Druse carries on without even the smallest thought of how his actions would forever impact the family he left behind. After the brutal murder of his father, his commanding Sergeant was horrified by his actions. Almost emotionless, Carter simply carried on with his watch.

Answer 1

Some synonyms may be used in place of "carry". To carry on has the same sense as to continue, to proceed or to keep on going, for instance.

We could rewrite the sentences in the following way:

Carter Druse keeps on going without even the smallest thought... Almost emotionless, Carter simply proceeded with his watch.

or

Carter Druse goes on without even the smallest thought... Almost emotionless, Carter simply continued with his watch.