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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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"For" or "To" ?

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00Should we say:02br
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00"Give one point01b01u00 for02u02b00 each correct answer" or "Give one point 01b01u00to02u02b00 each correct answer" ?02br
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00And is there any mistake by saying: 02br
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00 - The group 01b01u00researches02u02b00 eight kinds of sea animals. (?)02br
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00Thanks in advance,02br
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00Camille0-
  

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12br 12br 10And is there any mistake by saying: 12br 12br 10 - The group 11b 11u 10researches12u 12b 10 eight kinds of sea animals. 02br 00CJ 0-

— CalifJim

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01cite10Anonymous12cite10Should we say:12br
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10"Give one point11b11u10 for12u12b10 each correct answer" or "Give one point 11b11u10to12u12b10 each correct answer" ?12br
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10And is there any mistake by saying: 12b
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1b00Question 102b02br
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00Here's the short answer:02br
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00"for" is the correct preposition to use02br
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00 Here's the longer explanation of why it is right:02br
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00"for" usually implies reason, purpose, or an exchange02br
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00"to" usually implies directionality or l
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0Thank you very much, Calif Jim!02br
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00Have a nice day,02br
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00Camille0-
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0Hi Sam,02br
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00I loved your explanation! Thank you very much for helping me understand definitely when I should use to or for in this case.02br
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00Best wishes,02br
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00Camille0-
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