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  1. 14-Oct-2012, 13:09 #1
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    Default be / become

    Is it correct to say 'I want to become a .... when I grow up'? or should I stick to '..be a ..'

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    Default Re: be / become

    Both are correct, but "be a" is more commonly used.
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