Summer3  +  339939 Fri, 16 Mar 07 01:42 PM Which one is correct? 1. The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative to the purchasing of more than 2000 books and 15 computers. 2. The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative for the purchase of more than 2000 books and 15 computers. Thanks! Summer3 Joined on Thu, Jan 25 2007 New Member 47

	Mister Micawber  +  339952 Fri, 16 Mar 07 02:15 PM I think that both will work, with no one complaining, but I also think that we allocate to persons or entities for a purpose. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,803 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Grammar Geek  +  340292 Sat, 17 Mar 07 05:19 PM As Mr. M said, allocate FOR a purpose. Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,671 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!