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  1. navi tasan
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    #1 18-Apr-2003, 13:11

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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.
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    #2 18-Apr-2003, 19:47
    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
    They're both correct, but I'd say the second is more common.
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