To VS For

Preposition
Preposition TO
Usage:
1. Purpose or Reason (with verb) - Why somebody does something, or
why something exists.
Example:
He came to the Philippines to learn English.
Maria came to attend the meeting last night.
This mosquito net is used to prevent insects from coming inside.
This medicine is to help people recover from illness.
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2. To tell about the Time
Example:
Let's meet at ten to nine. (8.50pm)
She'll be here at quarter to eight. (7.45pm)
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3. Distance
Example:
It takes three hours from Tarlac to Baguio.
It's about 15km from my work to my apartment.
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4. Comparison
Example:
She prefers tea to coffee.
He prefers pizza to pasta.
I prefer listening music to singing a song. ^^
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5. Destination
Example:
He's travelling to Europe.
The board of directors are going to Thailand for the conference.
Next month, I'll be going to Canada for vacation.
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6. Transferring (give, send, sell)
Example:
She gave a bag to her friend last night.
I'll send my gratitude to everyone in your company.
She's going to sell her car to her neighbour.
Review:
Usage:
1. Purpose or Reason
2. To tell about the time
3. Distance
4. Comparison
5. Destination
6. Transferring
Preposition FOR
Usage:
1. Beneficial or Detrimental
Example:
Eating healthy food is good for your health.
Exercising daily is essential for your immune system.
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2. Periods of Time
Example:
He's been living in Ireland for 26 years.
I've been learning English for a couple of months.
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3. Schedules and Arrangements
Example:
I've made an appointment for 4th July.
She has set the meeting for 25th May.
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4. Motive / Reason with a noun
Example:
She went to the shop for milk.
I'll be in Korea for vacation.
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5. Doing Something to help someone
Example:
Can I carry that for you?
Could you please drive my car for her?
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6. Function (with -ing verb)
Example:
Wine is made for drinking.
These materials are made for mastering English grammar.
Review:
Usage:
1. Beneficial or Detrimental
2. Periods of Time
3. Schedules / Arrangements
4. Motives / reason (with nouns)
5. Doing sth to help sb
6. Function (with -ing verb)
Special Uses:
To indicate a recipient

I made a cake for Lily.

I gave a cake to Lily.
Lily sold the cake to Roy.
Special Uses:
To express intention

I asked her to give me the keys. (with verb)

I asked her for the keys. (with noun)