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Read Helen the letter. = Read the letter __ Helen.
The answer is to, but is for also acceptable?
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Hello

(for) can be used just when (read) means (to be a student of a certain subject)
e.g.......She is reading for the math exam.

In this case, (read) is the synonym for (study,learn,or take)

My answer is based on TMA dictionary.

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Read Helen the letter. = Read the letter __ Helen.
The answer is to, but is for also acceptable?
If you use "for", the implication is that she is unable for some reason to read the letter for herself.
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