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  1. 18-Apr-2003, 13:11 #1
    navi tasan
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    Whis is/are correct:
    1-The apartment was bought by John to be used as a studio.
    2-The apartment was bought by John to use as a studio.
  2. 18-Apr-2003, 19:47 #2
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    I would guess they're both considered correct. I'd certainly hear them both spoken. :)
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  3. 18-Apr-2003, 21:25 #3
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    They're both correct, but I'd say the second is more common.
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