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  1. 27-Jun-2011, 04:34 #1
    maoyueh
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    Default approval of + V-ing vs approval + to V

    Which of the following is correct?

    1. I had his approval of using his motorbike.

    2. I had his approval to use his motorbike.

    Thank you so much.
  2. 27-Jun-2011, 09:42 #2
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    Default Re: approval of + V-ing vs approval + to V

    2, but permission would work better for me.
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