what is the purpose of "to" using here?

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original sentenceI got so bored listening to what he was saying that I actually    fell asleep / in fact I fell asleep half way through    his presentation.what is the purpose of "to" using here?i got so bored listening when he was saying that i actually fell asleep half way through his presentation.does it give the same meaning as it is original sentence?if it is wrong .. could you explain what are the wrong word part there? or give some suggestion that is how do i improve above sentence?

Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

Nithilaoriginal sentence

I got so bored listening to what he was saying that I actually fell asleep / in fact I fell asleep half way through his presentation.

what is the purpose of "to" using here? "Listen to something" - pay attention to something.

i got so bored listening when he was saying that i actually fell asleep half way through his presentation.

does it give the same meaning as it is original sentence? No - " I got so bored when he was talking//speaking" is how to say this sentence. You could also say "I was so bored while listening to what he was saying...."

if it is wrong .. could you explain what are the wrong word part there? or give some suggestion that is how do i improve above sentence?

Nithila · Answer

Thanks Feebs11

I got so bored listening to what he was saying that I actually fell asleep / in fact I fell asleep half way through his presentation.

here, what does 'that' mention?

CalifJim · Answer

NithilaI got so bored listening to what he was saying that I actually fell asleep / in fact I fell asleep half way through his presentation.

what is the purpose of "to" using here?

i got so bored listening when he was saying that i actually fell asleep half way through his presentation.

does it give the same meaning as it is original sentence?

listen to is like a single unit. to is required if the person or thing heard is mentioned next.

Listen to me! I was listening to the radio. I like to listen to the stories my father reads to me. We sat inside during the storm and listened to the wind. Your brother wants to speak to you. Listen to him.
Your altered version does not have the same meaning. In fact, listening when he was saying is not correct English.

CJ

Feebs11 · Answer

Here it is a conjunction used to introduce a clause which reports something or gives further information. It can be omitted.

what is the purpose of "to" using here?

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