Expressing Purpose with 'to' and 'for'

What is the difference between 'to' and 'for' when expressing purpose?

• 'To' indicates the destination or goal, while 'for' indicates the intended recipient or beneficiary.

• 'To' indicates the intended recipient or beneficiary, while 'for' indicates the destination or goal.

• 'To' indicates the purpose or reason, while 'for' indicates the intended use or function.

• 'To' indicates the time or duration, while 'for' indicates the intended outcome or result.

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I bought a gift __ my friend.'?

• from

• with

• for

• to

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I wrote a letter __ my teacher.'?

• to

• at

• for

• with

Answer explanation

The question asks which preposition is used in the purpose expression 'I wrote a letter __ my teacher.' The correct preposition is 'to'. This preposition indicates the recipient of the letter.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I made a cake __ my sister's birthday.'?

• with

• for

• on

• at

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I studied hard __ the exam.'?

• at

• on

• with

• for

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I went to the store __ buy groceries.'?

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I donated money __ charity.'?

• at

• with

• to

• for

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which preposition is used in the following purpose expression: 'I cooked dinner _____ my family.'?

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E