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Lucas21c Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Could you help me?

1. Are both of the following A1 and A2 right? If so, could you tell me what are differences between the following A and B? (If there is not any difference, please say so.)

A1. I bought a book to read.
A2. I bought a book for reading.

2. Are the following pairs also right?

C1. We use thermometers to measure temperature.
C2. We use thermometers for measuring temperature.

D1. A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
D2. A thermometer is used for measuring temperature.
  

Top answer

The pairs of sentences all are correct, with no significant difference in meaning between them.

  • The pairs of sentences all are correct, with no significant difference in meaning between them.
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The pairs of sentences all are correct, with no significant difference in meaning between them.

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