anarzore (Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For" Your Tools for Success in the United States OC Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For' Posted by Lindsay MeMahon on Mon, Jul 29, 2073 @ 11:26 AM Tweet my ~ ms The English language can be - AON etal god) ~j complicated sometimes! Dene inc Are you tired of making the same r tiny (or major) grammar mistakes ‘over and over again? Here is an example of a common ‘grammar mistake that you might be making: Do you get confused about when to use "for" and when to use "to" in everyday English? If 80, today’s lesson is for you. I will explain when to use both of these and Iwill give you a bunch of Useful examples so that you can stop making those pesky grammar mistakes! 1) When to use "to" Use "to" when there is some kind of transfer happening or something is being moved from one place to another. "To" expresses direction. Here are a few examples: + "We went from the restaurant to the party.” + "Talk to your teacher and get more information about the exam.” ‘ntp:uconglshandeutture.comblogibid!8$688/Quick-Engish-Grammar-Tip-To.Versus-For 48anarzote (Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For" “I go to the office every morning at Sam." “He sold his car to me for $5,000." 2) When to use "for" 1) Use "for" when something is being done to benefit something or someone else. 2) Use “for” when you are trying to express purpose or the reason that something is happening Examples: + "lbought this gift for you." + "He runs for his health.” + "Bring this tea upstairs for your grandmother." + "Buckle up for safety." 3) Now compare both Example 1 + "My friend brought lunch to me.” (My friend physically carried the lunch and delivered it to me) versus ‘+ "My friend brought lunch for me.” (My friend paid for my lunch because he wanted to do something nice for me) Example 2: + "Imade a quick phone call to my mom." (I called with the intention of speaking with my mom) versus + "Imade a quick phone call for my mom." (My mom wasn't able to make the call so | made the call for her) ‘ntp:imuconglshandeutture.comblogibid!8$588/Quick-Engish-Grammar-Tip-To.Versus-For 29anarzore (Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For" 4) Now take a quiz! Mary: Thanks for helping me move into my new apartment, Mike! Mike: Oh you are welcome, itl be much easier __1 you if | help. Mary: Are any of your friends going to come and help also? Mike: Yeah, | think Jason is going to come. He'll bring the moving van _2__ your house on Saturday morning at 9am so we can get started. Mary: Oh great. | want to cook some lunch _3__ you guys. What do you like? Mike: Why don't we just take a lunch break and head down __4__ my favorite Japanese restaurant? It's right next to your new apartment. Mary: That sounds like a great way to break up the day and to get some more energy _5__ the rest of the aftemoon. Mike: Perfect! Then | will see you on Saturday around 10am. Mary: Great, see ya then Answers: 1- for, 2-t0, 3- for, 4- t0, 5: for -ntpitwnww.anglishandculure.comblogbid!98683/Quick-Englsh-Grammar-Tip-To-Versus-Foranarzote (Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For" 7 Simple Secrets to Connection in TEVA) Y Get My Free Video Cygnus (2/1/2014, 9:25:49 PM Thank you. | really liked this tip, Reply to Cygnus Cygnus (2/1/2014, 9:25:49 PM Thank you, | really liked this tip. 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