[Grammar] spelling for or of?

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Hello!

Are we supposed to use "for" or "of" in this case please?

" what's the right spelling for /of "animal"?
Can we use either?

Thank you
Will
 
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Will17 said:
Hello!

Are we supposed to use "for" or "of" in this case please?

" what's the right spelling for /of "animal"?
Can we use either?

Thank you
Will
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I would use "of".
 
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I would too, but I wouldn't say that for is an error.
 
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