it's time to / for .....

Nefertiti · #1 (**permalink**) 20-Apr-2008, 07:43

I've already had my supper and you know very well that after supper it's time____

A. to rest
B. for resting

Which one is more appropriate? Any better suggestions?
Please explain your answer.

Thanks

beascarpetta · #2 (**permalink**) 20-Apr-2008, 08:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nefertiti

I've already had my supper and you know very well that after supper it's time____

A. to rest
B. for resting

Which one is more appropriate? Any better suggestions?

As time here means a particular point of the day that is suitable for a particular activity
it is used with to + infinitive

therefore I'd use only A.

Nefertiti · #3 (**permalink**) 20-Apr-2008, 08:24

Hi BP.

Is it OK to say, ..... it's time for rest?

Thanks for the reply.

beascarpetta · #4 (**permalink**) 20-Apr-2008, 08:44

It's time for a rest.

Snowcake · #5 (**permalink**) 20-Apr-2008, 12:13

OR

It's time to rest. (here, rest acts as a verb)


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