Ten years is a long time to spend/to be spent away from family. Which is better? Thanks :) Are both correct? If so, what's the difference? Thanks!

Lily

Ten years is a long time to spend/to be spent away from family. Which is better? Thanks :) Are both correct? If so, what's the difference? Thanks!

23. Sep. 2014 12:33

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'to spend' is better.

23. September 2014

From these choices, I would pick "to spend." You could also just use "to be" without "spent." "Ten years is a long time to be away from family." - It has the same meaning.

23. September 2014

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