Tuesday, October 7, 2014

To and For: When to use FOR



Intended to belong

Who is this chocolate for?

This chocolate is for you.

An arrangement

When is your dentist appointment?

My dentist appointment is for June 18

In favor of

Are you for or against the non-smoking laws?

I am for (in favor of) the non-smoking laws.


Reason:

<--------What did you do that for?!!

I did it for my boyfriend!  I am talking to him on the phone in this moment.




Purpose + noun

Where do you want to go for dinner?

Let's go out for dinner at Tiramisu!




Length of time


How long has she lived in Santiago?



She has lived in Santiago for 7 years.


Movement  towards


I left for Aruba this morning.


I left for work at 7:00 this morning.



To help somebody/on behalf of somebody

Can you do my homework for me?
No I can't do your homework for you!


Can you write this report for me?  I cut my finger.


Yes I can write this report for you.

To describe a purpose
For + gerund (verb + ing)

What do you use a computer for?

I use a computer for writing reports and talking on Skype

-For more practice, create sentences for each rule above-

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