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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

SOS... need answer in a hurry

Please tell me if these structures are correct: "devote to doing sth" and "dedicate to doing sth" ?

And by the way, what does this sentence mean: "John has a lot on his mind"

Thank you.
  

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These are fine: H e was devoted to building his new home. He was dedicated to stopping the whale hunt . John has a lot on his mind = John has a lot to think about / John has a lot of worries or problems / John is very busy.

— Mister Micawber

  • These are fine: H e was devoted to building his new home.
  • He was dedicated to stopping the whale hunt .
  • John has a lot on his mind = John has a lot to think about / John has a lot of worries or problems / John is very busy.
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These are fine:

He was devoted to building his new home.
He was dedicated to stopping the whale hunt.

John has a lot on his mind = John has a lot to think about / John has a lot of worries or problems / John is very busy.
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Thanks for your answer.

But my teacher said "John has a lot on his mind" meant "John has a wonderful mind". Is this another meaning of this sentence? or it's wrong?

And if I want to use the word "devote" in active voice, how can I write? eg: He devoted his life time to ... three novels A. to write

B. to writing

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But my teacher said "John has a lot on his mind" meant "John has a wonderful mind". Is this another meaning of this sentence? or it's wrong?-- It is wrong. Perhaps your teacher was joking. (If s/he was not, then you should find a new teacher.)

B. to writing
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Thanks so much.

I think I'm finding out many good teachers right here. Emotion: smile)

I regret not joining this forum earlier
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