Fill in the blanks.
1I shouted ............... his attention.
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Use "to grab" to show the purpose of the action.
2She has nobody ............... her.
Wrong!
Use "to help" after "nobody" to describe the person needed for the action.
3I ran ............... the train, but it left without me.
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Use "for" when you mean trying to catch or reach something such as a train.
4She has six children ............... care of.
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Use "to take" after a noun to describe a responsibility or task.
5We stopped ............... a drink.
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Use "for" before a noun phrase to explain the purpose of stopping.
6We stopped ............... have a drink.
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Use "to" before the base verb "have" to explain the purpose of stopping.
7There are enough chairs ............... the guests to sit on.
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Use "for" before a noun plus infinitive to show who something is suitable for.
8What is this device used ...............?
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Use "for" in the question pattern "used for" to ask about purpose.
9Use this brush ............... washing clothes.
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Use "for" before a gerund to say what an object is used for.
10I went to the doctor ............... a check-up.
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Use "for" before a noun phrase to give the reason for a visit.
11I need more time ............... make a decision.
Wrong!
Use "to" before the base verb "make" to express purpose or need.
12You need a lot of experience ............... this job.
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Use "for" to show the job that the experience is needed for.
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- I shouted to grab his attention.
- She has nobody to help her.
- I ran for the train, but it left without me.
- She has six children to take care of.
- We stopped for a drink.
- We stopped to have a drink.
- There are enough chairs for the guests to sit on.
- What is this device used for?
- Use this brush for washing clothes.
- I went to the doctor for a check-up.
- I need more time to make a decision.
- You need a lot of experience for this job.