[Grammar] Good to/Good for

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Maybo

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It is good to your health.
It is good for your health.
Why for is correct? What's the difference?
 

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There's little logic in the choice of prepositions. You just have to learn which one goes where.

Always remember to invert the subject and the verb when you write a question. Write "Why is for correct?"
 

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How about It is good to you.
When can I use to?

You can ask "is he good to you?" but I agree with Piscean on this, I can't think of when I would use that.
 

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If it referred to an organisation that was being helpful or kind, it might just about work.
 
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