I was totally engaged in the book. vs After a few pages, I was engaged

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The first phrase 'I was totally engaged in the book' emphasizes a continuous state of being engrossed in the book, while the second phrase 'After a few pages, I was engaged' indicates a specific point in time when the engagement started. They are not directly comparable as they convey different nuances.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I was totally engaged in the book.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express being completely absorbed or engrossed in a book.

This phrase is used to convey a continuous state of being deeply interested or involved in reading a book.

Examples:

I was totally engaged in the book and couldn't put it down.
She was totally engaged in the novel and lost track of time.
He was totally engaged in the story and finished it in one sitting.
They were totally engaged in the book club discussion.
The students were totally engaged in the assigned reading.

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After a few pages, I was engaged

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate a point in time when the engagement with the book started.

This phrase is used to describe the moment when interest or involvement in a book began after reading a few pages.

Examples:

After a few pages, I was engaged and couldn't wait to see what happened next.
She found the book slow at first, but after a few pages, she was engaged.
After a few pages, he was engaged in the plot and wanted to read more.
They were skeptical at the beginning, but after a few pages, they were engaged.
After a few pages, the story grabbed my attention and I was engaged.

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I was totally engaged in the book. vs After a few pages, I was engaged