Preposition: for
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Key Points
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(1) Purpose: When "for" is used to express a purpose, it's
typically followed by a verb ending in "-ing" to explain why
something is done. For example, "I'm studying hard for
passing the exam."
(2) Beneficiary: "For" can also be used to indicate the
person who is intended to benefit from something. For
example, "I made this cake for you."
(3) Duration: In terms of time, "for" is used to specify the
duration or length of time an action has been occurring. for
example, "I've been waiting here for two hours."
(4) Suitability: "For" often indicates suitability or
appropriateness. For example, "This book is perfect for
beginners."
(5) Reason or Cause: When used to express a
reason or cause, "for" is typically followed by a noun. For
example, "He was late for traffic."
(6) Exchange: "For" can also imply an exchange, often
involving money or goods. For example, "I bought this shirt
for $20."
(7) Assignment: It is also used to express an assignment or
plan for a specific time. For example, "I have a meeting
scheduled for 3 pm."
Remember, the usage of "for" can vary widely, and these are
just some of the most common uses.
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▶️ “for” is used to express the purpose
We need more funding
for operating our business and
marketing.
This cough syrup is for curing
your cold.
What is this machine
for?
A fondue set usually comes with a special fork
for dipping pieces of bread or meat into the melted cheese.
“for” is also often used to show the purpose of an action.
I will be out of town
for a
business trip next week.
I'm going
for some
breakfast. I'm really hungry.
Mr. Torres seems to be an ideal candidate for this position. Let's
bring him in
for an
interview.
I'd like to take you out
for dinner.
Let's go
for a
walk.
For more
information, please visit the library's website.
▶️ “for” is used to indicate the person who is intended to benefit
from something
We have reserved the conference room
for your event on June 13, but
we'll need to receive a deposit of $2000 by June 1 to put it on hold
for you.
Please let us know what equipment you will need
for your presentation so that we
can prepare the conference room
for you beforehand.
What can I do
for you?
I need a fork
for my
salad. It's hard to eat with just a spoon.
I'm buying this wedding ring
for my
fiancée.
▶️ “for” is used to show the duration
We are going to France for one
month.
We've been walking in the park
for more than an hour.
We will keep the package
for only five days from the date
of failed delivery, after which it will be returned to the sender.
▶️ “for” is used to indicate suitability or appropriateness
Some workplaces are filled with workplace drama that can be very
stressful for everyone at the
same job.
Smoking is bad for your
health.
You should eat more greens because they are good
for
your health.
▶️ “for” is used to express a reason
We sincerely apologize
for any
inconvenience our mistake may have caused.
Thank you
for contacting me.
Sorry
for not
giving you a callback yesterday.
The reason for her absence from
work was a sudden illness.
Last month, I was fined
for speeding and running a red
light.
▶️ “for” is used to indicate an exchange
I got $3, 000 NTD for 99 USD at
today's currency exchange rate.
I redeemed my $100 coupon for a
pair of jeans.
▶️ “for” is used to express an assignment or plan for a specific
time.
The meeting has been scheduled
for tomorrow afternoon.
The wedding is planned
for next
April.
Please set up a conference call
for Tuesday morning.
▶️ common prepositional phrases with “for”
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wait for
prepare for
apply for
look for
care for
call for
place an order for
be suitable for
search for
demand for
need for
deadline for
responsibility for
be ready for
be available for
be good for
be bad for
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I'm afraid you missed the deadline—the
deadline for applications was May 31.
There is a growing trend among
consumers
for vegan
food.
to reduce the
need for
warehouse space, more and more grocery retailers now require suppliers
to deliver consumer goods "just in time" to replenish stocks on the
sales floor.
We won't charge you until your goods
are ready
for dispatch, and of course, all the transactions are secure and
confidential.
Demand for streaming services has skyrocketed as people seek entertainment
options from the comfort of their own homes.
This offer is
available for a limited period only.
All the units in this building
are available for
short-term, monthly, or annual lease.
Are you
available for
a meeting tomorrow morning?
Sunny Shiny Daycare Center
has been
caring for
children for more than thirty years.
She is
preparing for her final exam.
The boy
searched for
his dog for several hours.
A small car
is suitable for
city driving and navigating narrow streets.
The weather forecast
calls for rain tomorrow night,
so we'll have to reschedule our outdoor plans.
My wife is obsessed with Baby Yoda, so I'm considering
placing an order for a Baby Yoda
coffee mug as a surprise gift.
TOEIC Example: Proactive
employees tend to take more responsibility ______ their actions and
display qualities that make them good leaders.
(A) to
(B) by
(C) on
(D) for
The correct answer is
(D) for.
(A) "to" is incorrect because it is not used after "responsibility"
in English. You cannot take responsibility to something; the correct
preposition is "for".
(B) "by" is incorrect because it would imply that the actions
themselves are what make the employees responsible, which is not the
intended meaning in this context.
(C) "on" is incorrect because it would imply that the employees are
assuming responsibility on top of something else, which is not the
intended meaning here. The intended meaning is that the employees
are accepting duty or blame for their actions, making "for" the
appropriate preposition.
The phrase "take responsibility for" is a common English idiom,
meaning to accept that you are in charge of something or caused
something to happen. In this case, the sentence is saying that
proactive employees accept that they are the ones who caused their
actions and thus should be held accountable for them.
TOEIC Example: Some employees
may be eligible ______ the tuition reimbursement plan.
(A) in
(B) with
(C) for
(D) to
The correct answer is (C) for.
(A) The preposition 'in' which normally refers to a location or
place is incorrect here because it does not match with 'eligible' to
convey the intended meaning.
(B) The preposition 'with' typically denotes possessing something or
accompanied by something or someone. It doesn’t fit in this context.
(D) The preposition 'to' usually denotes the direction, end point,
or the recipient of something and does not work with 'eligible' in
this context.
In English grammar, certain verbs, adjectives and nouns are
regularly followed by specific prepositions. The verb 'eligible' is
usually followed by the preposition 'for', to mean that someone has
the necessary qualities, skills, etc. for something.
TOEIC Example: The open-access
database can be used to search ______ job opportunities at Morrison
Electronics.
(A) in
(B) for
(C) on
(D) to
The correct answer is
(B) for.
(A) "In" is not the correct preposition to use with "search" in this
context. "Search in" would be used if you were talking about looking
for something within a specific location or group, such as "search
in the database". However, here we are talking about the goal or
result of the search, not the location.
(C) "On" is also not the correct preposition to use with "search" in
this context. "Search on" would be used if you were talking about
searching on a specific platform or medium, such as "search on the
internet". However, here we are talking about the goal or result of
the search, not the platform or medium.
(D) "To" is not the correct preposition to use with "search" in any
context. "To" is a preposition of movement, direction, or time, and
doesn't make sense with "search".
In this context, "for" is the correct preposition to use with
"search" when you're talking about looking for something specific,
such as job opportunities. The phrase "search for" is used when the
object of the search is the goal or intended result of the action.
Here, the sentence implies that you're using the database to find
job opportunities at Morrison Electronics.