aptitude to+V vs aptitude for+V-ing?

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maoyueh

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Please tell me which of the following is correct, or both are correct? Thank you a lot.

1. She has a great aptitude to deal with children.
2. She has a great aptitude for dealing with children.
 
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maoyueh said:
Please tell me which of the following is correct, or both are correct? Thank you a lot.

1. She has a great aptitude to deal with children.
2. She has a great aptitude for dealing with children.
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Not a teacher only a native.

I would say both are correct.
 
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maoyueh said:
Please tell me which of the following is correct, or both are correct? Thank you a lot.

1. She has a great aptitude to deal with children.
2. She has a great aptitude for dealing with children.
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Only #2 is correct. IMO.
 
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