I'll bring a book for Helen

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Peter Chung

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Could you tell me the difference in meaning between the following two sentences?

1) I'll bring a book for Helen.
2) I'll bring a book to Helen.

Thanks a lot.
 

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Could you tell me the difference in meaning between the following two sentences?

1) I'll bring a book for Helen.
2) I'll bring a book to Helen.

Thanks a lot.
There is not much difference. You could say, if you wanted to be nit-picking, that #1 means the book is a gift for Helen, and that #2 could mean that you are going to give the book to Helen to pass on to somebody else.
 

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"1) I'll bring a book for Helen"

Helen might not even get the book.

A: We need five books. Helen's going to bring one.
B: Oh, Helen can't come.
C: Never mind. I'll bring a book for Helen. (in Helen's place, in lieu of Helen)
 
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