English grammar
For + noun: opinion, comparison, purpose
Give opinions, make comparisons and ask about purpose with for.
From the scene For a tourist…
In short
For her or to me gives someone's view; for a tourist means considering he's a tourist. What … for? asks the purpose.
Your turn
Which one goes with to me = in my opinion?
Options: For her, the most surprising thing is having dinner so late. · For a tourist, he shops like a local. · To me, that makes no sense.
Show answer
to me = in my opinion → To me, that makes no sense.
How it works
For a tourist, he shops like a local = considering he's a tourist, that's surprising.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
(blank), your dad is quite the negotiator.
Options: In my opinion · For my opinion · At my opinion
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In my opinion, your dad is quite the negotiator.
Para mí, tu padre es todo un negociante.
Good to know
For her / to me give someone's point of view. To ask about purpose, put for at the end of the question: What is it for?
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
And what are so many oranges (blank)?
Options: to · of · for
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And what are so many oranges for?
¿Y para qué sirven tantas naranjas?
for + person = in their view For her, the most surprising thing is having dinner so late.
Javi
For her, the most surprising thing is having dinner so late.
Para ella, lo más sorprendente es cenar tan tarde.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: For her, the most surprising thing is having dinner so late · To me, that makes no sense · For a tourist, he shops like a local
Show answer
Javi
For her, the most surprising thing is having dinner so late.
Para ella, lo más sorprendente es cenar tan tarde.
to me = in my opinion To me, that makes no sense.
Your turn
What goes with To me, that makes no sense.?
Options: for + person = in their view · for + noun = considering who they are · to me = in my opinion
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To me, that makes no sense. → to me = in my opinion
for + noun = considering who they are For a tourist, he shops like a local.
Javi
For a tourist, he shops like a local.
Para ser turista, compra como uno de aquí.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: For a tourist, he shops like a local · The most surprising thing is having dinner so late · To me, that makes no sense
Show answer
Javi
For a tourist, he shops like a local.
Para ser turista, compra como uno de aquí.
What … for? = purpose What are they for? They're for the trip.
Your turn
What goes with What are they for? They're for the trip.?
Options: for + person = in their view · to me = in my opinion · What … for? = purpose
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What are they for? They're for the trip. → What … for? = purpose
Common mistake
Not To a tourist or Of a tourist here. A comparison — surprising for someone in that position.
For a tourist, he shops like a local.
Para ser turista, compra como uno de aquí.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
They're (blank) the trip, your dad said.
Options: in · for · to
Show answer
They're for the trip, your dad said.
Sirven para el viaje, dijo tu padre.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| for + person = in their view | For her, the most surprising thing is having dinner so late. |
|---|---|
| to me = in my opinion | To me, that makes no sense. |
| for + noun = considering who they are | For a tourist, he shops like a local. |
| What … for? = purpose | What are they for? They're for the trip. |
More lines from the story
- NuriaIn my opinion, your dad is quite the negotiator.Para mí, tu padre es todo un negociante.
- JaviAnd what are so many oranges for?¿Y para qué sirven tantas naranjas?
- NuriaThey're for the trip, your dad said.Sirven para el viaje, dijo tu padre.
- JaviFor me too. I've been here for years and I have dinner at seven.Para mí también. Llevo años aquí y ceno a las siete.