For can be used to talk about our purpose in doing something. In this case, it is followed by a noun.
Note that for cannot be used before a verb in this sense.
Before a verb, we have to use to.
Complete the following sentences using for or to.
1. We stopped at the pub …………….. a drink.
2. He stopped the car ……………… drop her off.
3. They stopped ………………… get some rest.
4. We use thermometers ……………….. measure temperatures.
5. It was hard ………………… finish on time.
6. I went to his office ………………… a talk with him.
7. He was sent to prison ………………. stealing.
8. She was angry with me …………………. lying to her.
9. I went to Mexico ……………….. meet my brother who lives there.
10. A barometer is used ………………… measuring pressure.
Answers
1. We stopped at the pub for a drink.
2. He stopped the car to drop her off.
3. They stopped to get some rest.
4. We use thermometers to measure temperatures.
5. It was hard to finish on time.
6. I went to his office for a talk with him.
7. He was sent to prison for stealing.
8. She was angry with me for lying to her.
9. I went to Mexico to meet my brother who lives there.
10. A barometer is used for measuring pressure.