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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Word inclusion

Is (for) here required, wrong or optional?

Sing (for) me a song.
What song are you going to sing (for) me.

Is it optional in the first and required in the second?
  

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Anonymous Sing (for) me a song. I wouldn't use for in this sentence at all. Anonymous What song are you going to sing (for) me.

— Cool Breeze

  • Anonymous Sing (for) me a song.
  • I wouldn't use for in this sentence at all.
  • Anonymous What song are you going to sing (for) me.
  • It's optional for me.
  • CB
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AnonymousSing (for) me a song.
I wouldn't use for in this sentence at all.
AnonymousWhat song are you going to sing (for) me.
It's optional for me.
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Cool BreezeAnonymousSing (for) me a song.I wouldn't use for in this sentence at all.AnonymousWhat song are you going to sing (for) me.It's optional for me. CB
Got it. Thanks for your help.

What about just "sing for me".

should it be "sing to me or for me"?

Is it 'to' or 'for'?
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Anonymousshould it be "sing to me or for me"?
Either one is possible.

The mother sings lullabies to her little baby.

Aaliyah sang a special song for her fans at the concert.
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AlpheccaStars Anonymousshould it be "sing to me or for me"?Either one is possible.The mother sings lullabies to her little baby.Aaliyah sang a special song for her fans at the concert.
Thanks for your help.

So could either one also be used in both of the sentences you provided?

Also, as a stand alone phrase, would both work? "sing to/for me"
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AnonymousSo could either one also be used in both of the sentences you provided?
Yes. But there is a nuanced difference in meaning.
for = you are giving a performance and the audience will listen to and clap (or boo) when you are finished.
to = no clapping when you are finished. The baby will be asleep, or your lover will fall in love with you.
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AlpheccaStarsYou cannot use "to" in the sentences above.
I see. I understand that there are cases where either is possible and others where only one of them works such as in your examples. Right?

What about the stand alone with no additional context, are both possible?: Sing to me or sing for me.

Thanks!
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AnonymousWhat about the stand alone with no additional context, are both possible?: Sing to me or sing for me.
Yes.

Sing to me; that's so romantic.
Sing for me and I'll pay you $5.
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AlpheccaStarsYes.Sing to me; that's so romantic.Sing for me and I'll pay you $5.
Great. Thank you very much for your valuable help!
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