2006-10-07 06:20:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Where to start?
for or to =purpose
I'm going to Spain for a holiday. for + noun
I'm going to Spain to learn Spanish. to+verb (to+infinitive)
for (somebody) to do (something)
There weren't any chairs for us to sit on.
general purpose of a thing: for+V-ing or to+ V-infinitive
That knife is only for cutting bread.
This knife is only to cut bread. (sounds funny but it is grammatically correct)
What......for? to ask about purpose
What is this strange object for?
enough/too
for (somebody/something)
This shirt is too big for me.
I haven't got enough money for a holiday.
to do (something)
You are too young to see that film.
I haven't got enough money to go on a holiday.
I'm afraid this is the tip of the iceberg. This most important thing to get them to understand is 'to+verb infinitive' and the times that it is normally used. This will help them avoid using 'for' at the wrong time and help them avoid making the (to learning...)kinds of errors. Good luck.
2006-10-07 11:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by gadzooks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bus comes FOR me
It's taking me TO school
The gift is FOR me
My brother gave it TO me
something like this?
2006-10-07 13:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by Walter W. Krijthe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Can Be On Behalf of
To is towards. Tell them to listen to themselveas speak if it sounds right then it is!!
ie You cant say " I am going for school?
i am going to school.
2006-10-07 13:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Shyx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "for" is used to describe an object/noun, whereas "to" is used with a verb.
The money was FOR you.
I gave the money TO you.
2006-10-07 13:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by Sinner & Saint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOR is more personal. TO is not.
The party is FOR Ben, we will go TO his house.
2006-10-07 13:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by tiny dancer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"to' is more of an 'action' of movement as 'for' is 'in behalf of' an object or person, etc.
2006-10-07 13:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋