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Using Prepositions in the English Language

Using Prepositions in the English Language. proper use of “for”. Definition. For – preposition with the object  or purpose of: to run for exercise . intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes .

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Using Prepositions in the English Language

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  1. Using Prepositions in the English Language proper use of “for”

  2. Definition For – preposition • with the object orpurposeof:torun for exercise. • intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes. • suiting the purposes or needs of:medicinefor the aged. • in order to obtain, gain, or acquire:to work for wages. • (used to express a wish, as of something to beexperienced or obtained): Oh, for a colddrink! Source: dictionary.com

  3. Common Uses • Duration We drove for an hour. • State/Condition I mistook you for someone else. • Quantity/Measure I bought it for a dollar. I ran for three miles. • Purpose I keep it for emergencies. I went there for school. Source: Hunter College Reading/Writing Center

  4. Common Phrases • account for To take into considerationHe didn’t account for the bad weather. • apply for To make a request I applied for a job. • ask for To request somethingShe asked for a new computer.

  5. Common Phrases (continued) • blame (someone) for (something) To place responsibilityHe blamed the dog for spilling his drink. • care for To have affectionHe cared for his family. To protect or overseeThe doctor cared for her patient.

  6. Common Phrases (continued) • have respect for To admireHe had respect for his grandfather. • listen for To pay attentionShe listened for sounds of car trouble. • look for To search, seek, or pay attentionHe looked for his keys. He looked for traffic before crossing the street.

  7. Common Phrases (continued) • provide for To make arrangementsThe driving directions provided for detours.To supply or supportThey provided for their family. • search for To seek She searched for a better job. He searched for the book he lost.

  8. Common Phrases (continued) • substitute for To exchange one thing for anotherThe recipe allowed them to substitute one ingredient for another.To act in place of somethingTofu is no substitute for steak.

  9. Common Phrases (continued) • wait for To be inactive until something happensShe waited for the bus. To look forward to somethingI’m waiting for the baseball season to start.To be available Our reserved table was waiting for us.

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