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 #2 (permalink) Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:31 am Meaning of monotonous |
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Hi,
This literally means on one note or tone - in other words boring.
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| #3 (permalink) Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:38 am doze off |
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Hi, Mr. Alan,
Could it be also 'Mr. Wally's class was so monotonous today I couldn't help doze off a few times.'? ('doze off' because it is after modal)
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:41 am Meaning of monotonous |
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Hi Watie,
Some verbs are followed by an infinitive only, others by either infinitive or the 'ing' form and some are followed by the 'ing' form only. 'Help' is one of those that are followed by the 'ing' form only. That's why it has to be: I couldn't help dozing off.
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| #5 (permalink) Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:45 am Meaning of monotonous |
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| monotonous means to have dual personality or thoughts |
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:36 pm Meaning of monotonous |
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| Alan wrote: | Hi,
This literally means on one note or tone - in other words boring.
Alan |
I easily caught it....
Like when the college professor keeps talking in the same way, same tone. Then his queit voice makes you feel hard up for taking a nap in the mid lecture ?
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| #7 (permalink) Mon Feb 01, 2010 16:16 pm doze off |
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| Alan wrote: | Some verbs are followed by an infinitive only, others by either infinitive or the 'ing' form and some are followed by the 'ing' form only. 'Help' is one of those that are followed by the 'ing' form only. That's why it has to be: I couldn't help dozing off.
Alan |
Many thanks for your explanation Mr. Alan. It is very helpful. This website is very useful for anyone who want to enhance using english grammar. ;) |
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