To vs. For

August 3, 2023 -

Fill in the blanks with to or for.

1. I went to college ..................... meet my professor.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

Use to before a verb. Use for before a noun.

2. I went to college ................... a meeting with my professor.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun.

3. You need good communication skills ..................... this job.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

4. You need good communication skills .................... get this job.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

5. I went to Canada .................... meet my brother.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

6. I went to Chicago .................. an interview.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

7. They cried .................. help.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun. Use to before a verb.

8. I went to the doctor .................. a regular check-up.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun. Use to before a verb.

9. I went to the dentist .................. get my tooth extracted.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun. Use to before a verb.

10. I want to buy some new clothes .................... the party.

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun. Use to before a verb.

11. I bought some clothes because I didn't have anything .................. wear.

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun. Use to before a verb.

12. You need a lot of courage ................... do this.

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

Use for before a noun. Use to before a verb.

Answers

I went to college to meet my professor.
I went to college for a meeting with my professor.
You need good communication skills for this job.
You need good communication skills to get this job.
I went to Canada to meet my brother.
I went to Chicago for an interview.
They cried for help.
I went to the doctor for a regular check-up.
I went to the dentist to get my tooth extracted.
I want to buy some new clothes for the party.
I bought some clothes because I didn’t have anything to wear.
You need a lot of courage to do this.