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