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TO or FOR? TO ME or FOR ME? – English prepositions

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Warm-up Questions

In your language, do you use different words for “to” and “for,” or one word for both?
Which is harder for you: using “to” for 목적/purpose, or using “for” with people (e.g., “for me”)?
What do you think the difference is between “to me” and “for me”?

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TO or FOR? TO ME or FOR ME? – English prepositions

Overview + Purpose: TO (verb) vs FOR (noun) and common mistakes (00:00 – 04:55)

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1. Which pattern is used to explain why you do something (purpose) with a verb?

to + noun
to + verb 1 (base form)
for + verb 1 (base form)
for + verb-ing

2. Which sentence is correct in the example about stepping outside?

He stepped outside for smoke.
He stepped outside to smoke.
He stepped outside for smoking.
He stepped outside to a cigarette.

3. Why is “I’m looking forward to go” NOT correct in the video?

Because “to” here is a preposition, so it should be followed by a noun/pronoun/gerund (-ing).
Because “go” is an irregular verb.
Because “look forward” must be followed by a noun only.
Because “to” cannot ever be a preposition.

TO or FOR? TO ME or FOR ME? – English prepositions

Function and Destination: FOR (function) vs TO (destination), and how meaning changes (04:55 – 07:34)

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1. When talking about the specific function of an object, what structure does the speaker recommend?

to + verb-ing
for + noun
for + verb-ing
to + verb 1

2. Which preposition is used when something is moving to a destination?

3. What does the speaker suggest “I threw the ball at Lila” implies (compared to “to Lila”)?

The ball is from Lila.
Lila is the target.
The ball is for Lila’s benefit.
Lila is the destination/receiver.

TO or FOR? TO ME or FOR ME? – English prepositions

TO me vs FOR me + other uses of FOR + mini test and review (07:34 – 13:36)

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1. In the video, what does “to me” usually express?

An opinion or feeling
A destination
A function of an object
A situation/fact

2. In the example “It’s good for my health,” what does “for” communicate?

Effect/benefit
Function of an object
Opinion
Destination

3. In “I had to teach her class for her,” what does “for her” mean here?

I taught because I enjoyed it.
I taught instead of her.
I taught to travel to her classroom.
I taught to give her a present.

TO or FOR? TO ME or FOR ME? – English prepositions

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1. Which option correctly matches the general rule taught in the video?

Purpose: to + verb 1 OR for + noun; Function: for + -ing
Purpose: for + verb 1; Function: to + -ing
Opinion: for me; Effect: to me
Purpose: to + noun; Destination: for + noun

2. Choose the best sentence for describing a personal opinion.

To me, this looks amazing.
For me, this goes to amazing.
For me, this looks amazing.
To me, this is for amazing.

3. Which sentence best shows “for me” meaning “a situation/fact,” not a benefit?

Meditating would be very therapeutic for me.
I spoke to her yesterday.
The test was hard for me.
I’m going to the park.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

TO or FOR? TO ME or FOR ME? – English prepositions

What mistakes do you personally make with “to” and “for”? Give one real example from your life and correct it.
Do you agree with this rule: “to me” = opinion and “for me” = effect/situation? Can you think of any tricky examples?
Describe one object you use every day. What is it for (function), and why do you use it (purpose)?
Think of a time you did something for someone. Was it being nice, or doing it instead of them? Explain.