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Acevallo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

for or to

Dear english forums,

When is right using FOR and when is right using TO

For example

To go back, Can I take the same bus?

Could be

For go back, Can I take the same bus?
  

Top answer

The "to go" in your sentence is an infinitive, always use "to" when you turn the verb into a subject, unless you use a gerund. Using "for" to describe an action is a little unusual, it sounds like a sign giving instructions. You can use it with a gerund: For going back, take the same bus on which you arrived.

— Vorpar

  • The "to go" in your sentence is an infinitive, always use "to" when you turn the verb into a subject, unless you use a gerund.
  • Using "for" to describe an action is a little unusual, it sounds like a sign giving instructions.
  • You can use it with a gerund: For going back, take the same bus on which you arrived.
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The "to go" in your sentence is an infinitive, always use "to" when you turn the verb into a subject, unless you use a gerund.

Using "for" to describe an action is a little unusual, it sounds like a sign giving instructions. You can use it with a gerund: For going back, take the same bus on which you arrived.
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acevalloFor go back, Can I take the same bus?
No. You can't use this. You need this:

Can I take the same bus to go back?

CJ
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