To vs For Exercises PDFSet 1: To vs For: Expressing Purpose
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I went to the supermarket ___ buy some vegetables.
a) forb) ofc) tod) with
2.This cream is ___ dry skin.
a) tob) forc) ofd) with
3.We need a bigger bag ___ all these books.
a) tob) ofc) withd) for
4.She called me ___ invite me to the party.
a) tob) forc) ofd) with
5.He's saving money ___ travel around the world.
a) ofb) forc) tod) with
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.to
2.for
3.for
4.to
5.to
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."to"(c)
Use 'to' + infinitive verb to express purpose: 'to buy' means 'in order to buy'.
2."for"(b)
Use 'for' + noun to express the purpose of an object: 'for dry skin' tells us what the cream is designed for.
3."for"(d)
Use 'for' + noun when describing what something is needed for: 'for all these books' tells us the bag's purpose.
4."to"(a)
Use 'to' + infinitive to express the purpose of an action: 'to invite' explains why she called.
5."to"(c)
Use 'to' + infinitive verb to express purpose: 'to travel' explains why he is saving money.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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