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18-Jan-2007, 15:23
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 prepositions I am thoroughly confused about the usage of these words. Do we say I am going to Sam s party or I am going for Sam s party |
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18-Jan-2007, 17:41
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 Re: prepositions Hello Sandy, welcome to UsingEnglish! If you want to express "motion towards", you use "to": 1. I am going to Sam's party tonight. If you want to express "purpose", you use "for": 2. "Why are you going to Manchester?" "I'm going for Sam's party." However, the meaning in #2 is much less common than the meaning in #1. All the best, MrP |
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