2 questions ~keep,continue,go on / as if it were about to reach the sky"

1: Yes, all three are correct.

2: Yes, the meaning is completely clear, although it could (arguably) be considered a little wordy. If I were writing it, I would probably use the word "seemed" somewhere in there.

1) Seems right to me.

2) Yes makes sense. Others could be:
"pierce the clouds."
"touch the sky."
"reach the heavens above."

Thank you so much, you two!!!

Oh, excuse me, could I ask you more?

If you use "seem" as Jonatab says, which would you like?


(a) A very tall building was built last month. It seems as if it is about to reach the sky.
(b) A very tall building was built last month. It seems as if it reaches the sky.
(c) A very tall building was built last month. It seems that it is about to reach the sky.
(d) A very tall building was built last month. It seems that it reaches the sky.

And if you think of other good expressions, could you please tell me?

A)

If you say "that" then it becomes more literal.

Ok I got it!
And how about (b), (c) and (d)?
Do these all make sense if not so normal as (a)?

B) sounds a bit awkward. A bit literal.

C) sounds like a matter-of-fact statement rather than a metaphor.

D) abandons the metaphor altogether. It makes a statement that the building does reach the sky.

From the second set I prefer b or d. The "about to" in a and c sort of makes it sound as if you think the building is (or appears to be) in motion, which would be weird. In b and d, it's clearly the building's height that is the issue.