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Thein lwin Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

grammar

I'd like to know if the verb 'comprehend' can be used in the continuous tenses.Thanks a lot.
  

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thein lwin I'd like to know if the verb 'comprehend' can be used in the continuous tenses As with any such verbs of mental activity, it is uncommon but possible. Do you have a context in mind?

— Mister Micawber

  • thein lwin I'd like to know if the verb 'comprehend' can be used in the continuous tenses As with any such verbs of mental activity, it is uncommon but possible.
  • Do you have a context in mind?
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thein lwinI'd like to know if the verb 'comprehend' can be used in the continuous tenses
As with any such verbs of mental activity, it is uncommon but possible. Do you have a context in mind?
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They were not quite comprehending what the great teacher meant

In this sentence, I want to use 'did not quite comprehend' instead of 'were not ...'.
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thein lwinIn this sentence, I want to use 'did not quite comprehend' instead of 'were not ..
That is probably a better choice unless you wish to indicate the passing of time during the teacher's lecture.
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