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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Sentence question

Is the sentence correct with or without 'for'?

We planned that to happen.
We planned for that to happen.

Or is 'for' optional and does not alter the meaning?

Thanks!
  

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Only 'for' sounds right to me.

— Mister Micawber

  • Only 'for' sounds right to me.
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Only 'for' sounds right to me.
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Mister MicawberOnly 'for' sounds right to me.
Yes, that was what I thought. Thanks a lot teacher.

Is the reason because 'that' in that sentence implies the thing that is being referred to?
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AnonymousIs the reason because 'that' in that sentence implies the thing that is being referred to?
I don't know that that is relevant. We 'plan for' an impending event, that is all.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousIs the reason because 'that' in that sentence implies the thing that is being referred to?I don't know that that is relevant. We 'plan for' an impending event, that is all.
I see. so the word 'that' in the sentence I wrote is the event. right?

And yes I see what you are saying basically 'plan' usually is followed by 'for' when
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Mister Micawber AnonymousIs the reason because 'that' in that sentence implies the thing that is being referred to?I don't know that that is relevant. We 'plan for' an impending event, that is all.
Teacher I wanted to ask you another question on the same topic.

Is 'for' also required in the below sentence?

let's plan 'for' a meeting.
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Planning something is organizing it. Planning for something is doing something else in preparation for its arrival.
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Mister MicawberPlanning something is organizing it. Planning for something is doing something else in preparation for its arrival.
Got it. Thanks a lot teacher!
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