Uso das preposições “to” e “for”
Realmente é
muito difícil diferenciar entre as preposições “to” e “for”
quando o significado em Português corresponde á preposição “para” ou às vezes
“a”. Existem algumas regras que ajudam, embora a diferença às vezes não seja
muito clara.
TO
1)Para expressar direção e movimento:
- I am going to the cinema tonight.
- The product was applied to the plant.
-Please, give it back to me.
2) usado para expressar o limite ou extremidade
de algo:
- The prices went up to US$ 200 per hectare.
- The child reached up to the top of the cabinet.
- Cut the wire up to 15 mm from the junction.
3) usado para expressar relacionamento:
-You are very important to me.
-The solution to the problem is obvious.
-I report to the general manager every day.
4)Usado para indicar um período de tempo:
- I work from eight to six, Monday to Friday
-We have a meeting at ten to eleven. (10:50)
- I will be on vacation from the first of July to the
twentieth.
FOR
1)Para indicar o uso de algo ( indicação,
predestinação, benefício e substituição):
- This fungicide can be used for Corn crops.
- The office is used for internal meetings.
-I bought this present for you yesterday.
-You can´t replace the green label for the red one.
2) para expressar “por causa de”:
- You have done well in your English test. I am so happy
for you.
- How long did you study for the test?
- When my boss left I am very sorry for the loss.
- For this reason, I left my job.
3)Para indicar tempo e duração:
- He has been working there for years.
- I took English classes for about 5 years.
- I have done enough for today.
Exercises:
1)
I bought a present _____ him. I gave it ____ him
this morning.
2)
These Fungicides are used ____crops. They are
applied ___ the plants.
3)
I gave the presentation ____ my staff. It was
very useful____ them.
4)
I wrote a letter ___ my friend. I wrote a letter
____ my friend because he has broken his arm.
5)
Mary is getting married ____ Peter. They are
coming over ____ lunch today.
6)
I will meet you ____ dinner tonight, but I am
sorry, I have to go ____ work now.
7)
I am looking ____ a job, so please refer me ____
him!
8)
She was invited ___ a party. The party was ___for
Paul.
9)
They raised my salary ___ R$ 6000 and wrote me a
check ____ a bonus of R$ 1000.
10)
I have been admitted ____ St. James hospital. They
gave me pills ____ my pain.
Answers: 1) for, to 2) for, to 3) to, for 4) to, for 5)
to, for 6) for, to 7) for, to 8) to, for 9) to, for 10) to, for
