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Junkomama
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 Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:48 am Post subject: as you like |
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Hello, teachers.
Can A be changed to B?
A. You can spend your free time as you like.
B.You can spend yourfree time the way (that) you like.
Thank you in advance!
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Ozabout7or8
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:51 am Post subject: |
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Yes they are the same and both equally correct.
The reason is that "as" has the same meaning as "in the way (that)" in this context.
You could also put "like" in there (as shown below) because it would have the same meaning, but it doesn't sound as good as "as" or "in the way (that)"
"You can spend your free time like you want" is also correct.
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Junkomama
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:55 am Post subject: |
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Thanks a lot for your quick response, Ozabout7or8-san!!
Regards,
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2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:39 am Post subject: |
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You can also say, 'You can spend your free time as you wish.'
There is an assumed 'to' after wish. |
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Junkomama
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for telling me another good example, 2006-san!!
Regards,
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