[Anglika]

Originally Posted by Grinkl

Dear teachers.

What's the difference between "prepare for" and "be prepared for" ,also
between "prepare to v" and "be prepared to v" ?

ex) Q1. A: The meeting has been scheduled for next Monday.

B: I know. ( ) for it from tomorrow.

1. I will prepare or 2. I will be prepared

Either could be used - #1 = I will start preparing for it from tomorrow; #2 = My preparation is all done so from tomorrow I shall be ready for the meeting.


Q2. Come to the convention hall by five, ( ).

1. prepared to discuss or 2. preparing to discuss

#1 = ready for a discussion. nb = the sentence lacks an ending if "discuss" is used. It needs an object > "prepared to discuss the proposal".



Any reply would be appreciated.


Regards!

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