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MUSCOVITE Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

to use OR to be used

Hi,

(1) Once installed the program is ready to use.
(2) Once installed the program is ready to be used.

I guess both versions are correct English?

Although (2) looks "more logical" to me, (1) appears "preferable" in English?

If you could comment on these alternatives?

(Also, does this dilemma have anything to do with "ergative verbs"?)

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MUSCOVITE Although (2) looks "more logical" to me, (1) appears "preferable" in English? Right. ) Not really, no.

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  • MUSCOVITE Although (2) looks "more logical" to me, (1) appears "preferable" in English?
  • Right.
  • ) Not really, no.
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MUSCOVITEAlthough (2) looks "more logical" to me, (1) appears "preferable" in English?
Right.
MUSCOVITE(Also, does this dilemma have anything to do with "ergative verbs"?)
Not really, no.

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Thank you, Aspara Gus!
Yes, the link you pointed out is VERY interesting (and explains this piece of grammar in full detail, too :-)
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