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    The document discusses the differences between using the prepositions "to" and "for" in sentences. While both prepositions can be used in the same context, their meanings change depending on which one is used. Specifically, "to" is used to indicate destination or the object of an action, as in "I apologized to him" or "I'm traveling to New York." Meanwhile, "for" is used to indicate reason, purpose, or beneficiary, such as "I'm studying English for work" or "I made the call for my mother." The document provides examples to illustrate when each preposition should be used.

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    The document discusses the differences between using the prepositions "to" and "for" in sentences. While both prepositions can be used in the same context, their meanings change depending on which one is used. Specifically, "to" is used to indicate destination or the object of an action, as in "I apologized to him" or "I'm traveling to New York." Meanwhile, "for" is used to indicate reason, purpose, or beneficiary, such as "I'm studying English for work" or "I made the call for my mother." The document provides examples to illustrate when each preposition should be used.

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    TO vs FOR

    Sometimes both prepositions, TO and FOR, can be used for the same sentences, but the
    meaning will change when using one or the other.

    SPA: A veces ambas preposiciones, TO y FOR pueden utilizarse para la misma oración, pero el
    significado cambia al usar una o la otra.

    ● We can use to and for to talk about reason/motive. For example, to talk about why
    someone is doing something.
    SPA: Podemos usar to y for para expresar razones o motivos.

    - We use TO when the motive or reason is a VERB


    Eg: Why is he studying English?
    He’s studying English TO apply for a job.

    - We use FOR when the motive or reason is a NOUN.


    Eg: Why is he studying English?
    He’s studying English FOR work.

    ● TO and FOR in the same sentence: different meanings.

    - My assistant brought lunch TO me. (remember we use TO for destination)


    - My assistant brought lunch FOR me. (remember we use FOR when we do something for
    someone or to help someone)
    - I made a quick phone call TO my mum. (Again, to for destination)
    - I made a quick phone call FOR my mum. (Again, to do it for her).

    COMMON COLLOCATIONS with TO & FOR

    ➔ FOR
    ◆ Apologize for (something)
    Ex: I’m sorry for yelling at you.
    Be sorry + for

    ◆ Travel for (reason/time)


    How long are you staying in San Francisco? I’m going for the weekend.
    I’m going to Los Angeles for work.

    ◆ Apply for (something)


    ◆ Ask for (something)
    Your mum called. She asked for you.
    ◆ Care for (something/ someone)
    I care for you.

    ◆ Prepare for (something)


    I’m preparing for my finals

    ◆ Wait for (something/ someone)


    I’m waiting for you
    I’m waiting for the mail
    ➔ TO
    ◆ Apologize to (someone)
    After the fight, I apologized to your brother.

    ◆ Travel to (somewhere)
    I’m traveling to Las Vegas.

    ◆ Belong (pertenecer) to (someone/group)


    This book belongs to me.
    She belongs to her family.

    ◆ Wait to (do something)


    You need to wait to call the doctor.

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