INHNI – English class 2022-2023 – For vs.

To

For vs. To :
Expressing the purpose

1. For
Pour exprimer la raison ou la cause de quelque chose. On l’utilise devant un nom :

 For + nom
 For + Verbe en -ing

Exemples :
France is famous for its wines.
He was arrested for breaking the speed limit.

2) To

Sert à exprimer un but, une intention, on l’utilise devant un verbe à l'infinitif :

 To + base verbale

Exemple :

I work to earn a living.

I did all I could to convince him.

Il existe aussi la forme plus soutenue :

 in order to + base verbale = afin de

Exemple : She opened the door in order to see if her husband was coming.

Exercice : To ou for ?

1. Our organization started in 1946 ………………….. help children. Today it collects money
………………….. children.

2. I need my computer ………………….. send an important email.

3. I'm on a diet………………….. lose some weight.

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4. I'm going to call the restaurant………………….. book a table.

5. A thermometer is a tool………………….. measuring the temperature.

6. Do you have time………………….. a cup of tea?

7. I need some money………………….. a taxi.

8. I need some money………………….. take a taxi.

9. This knife is used………………….. cutting plastic.

10. Where can I go………………….. buy the ingredients?

11. We went to London ………………….. see my sister.

12. I bought a few clothes ………………….. my daughter.

13. I got fined ………………….. travelling without a ticket.