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Johner Posted 15 years ago
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Hi,

All I'm asking is for you to set a meet.

Is this "for", to ask for's "for" or is it a structure?

For example does this work too?

The only thing I want is for you to get in the business.

Thank you so much..
  

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johner Is this "for", to ask for's "for" or is it a structure? It's a structure, sometimes called a " for-to clause". If it were part of "ask for", the (optional) "for" would be placed differently: All I'm asking for is for you to schedule a meeting.

— CalifJim

  • johner Is this "for", to ask for's "for" or is it a structure?
  • It's a structure, sometimes called a " for-to clause".
  • If it were part of "ask for", the (optional) "for" would be placed differently: All I'm asking for is for you to schedule a meeting.
  • It works for your second example as well, yes.
  • CJ
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johnerIs this "for", to ask for's "for" or is it a structure?
It's a structure, sometimes called a "for-to clause". If it were part of "ask for", the (optional) "for" would be placed differently:

All I'm asking for is for you to schedule a meeting.

It works for your second example as well, yes.

CJ
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These clauses must be the key to speak fluent English. Thank you.
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