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Tinanam0102 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

...for when...

Hi teachers,

Excerpts:

What started as an unthinkable, crazy idea became a commitment for when Jay, Lim and San signed up for the marathon at the beginning of this early summer.

Can you please tell me if "for" is needed here? I have seen a lot of "for when" but I don't understand why it is needed?

Thanks
  

Top answer

"for" should be deleted in that sentence.

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  • "for" should be deleted in that sentence.
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"for" should be deleted in that sentence.
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

Thanks for your help.

Could you write me a sentence "....for when..."?

Thank you

Tinanam
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Chocolate is a great snack for when you are feeling low.

A small umbrella is handy to have tucked away in your bag for when it rains.

I must have upset her, for when she called me back, she was crying.
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

Thanks for your help again.

Can for be deleted in your sentences? I cannot in my comprehension understand the use of "for"? Why it is needed and why it is not?

1. Chocolate is a great snack when you are feeling low.

2. A small umbrella is handy to have tucked away in your bag when it rains.

3. I must have upset her, when she call
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Deleting "for" changes the meaning. The first two are general advice, and the third gives a reason.

1. Chocolate is a great snack for (the times) when you are feeling low.

2. A small umbrella is handy to have tucked away in your bag for when (in cases where) it rains.

3. I must have upset her, for (because) when she called me back, she was crying.
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

Thank you very much.

Have a good day.

Tinanam
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