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Wangqh2696122 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Be asborbed in VS be engaged in

The twins are so ____ in their TV play that neither of them heard the door ring.

A. absorbed B. engaged

I feel both are correct. Do you think so?
  

Top answer

Either is possible, but I would choose (a) over (b).

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  • Either is possible, but I would choose (a) over (b).
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Either is possible, but I would choose (a) over (b).
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Any differences between the two?
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'Engaged in' merely means they are doing it. 'Absorbed in' means that they are completely focused on the playing. Only A is a good answer.
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I agree with Mister. Only absorved in is correct here.
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