Choosing Between To and For

The prepositions to and for are often used to express purpose or intention, but choosing the right one can be confusing for English learners. This A2-level exercise will help you understand when to use to (often followed by a verb) and for (often followed by a noun or activity). Each sentence in the quiz tests your ability to choose the correct form based on typical English usage. Focus on context and sentence structure to select the best option.

1. She bought a bag _____ her laptop.

for carrying

for carry

to carry

2. He studies hard _____ his exams.

for passing

for pass

to pass

3. We need a bigger room _____.

to the meeting

for the meeting

to meet

4. They are going to the gym _____.

to exercise

for exercise

for exercising

5. She uses that app _____.

to learn English

for learning English

to learning English

6. They left early _____ the train.

for catching

for catch

to catch

7. He wears glasses _____.

to reading

for read

for reading

8. Do you need a knife _____ the cake?

to cutting

to cut

for cut

9. She went to the shop _____.

to some bread

for some bread

to buy bread

10. He's saving money _____ a new phone.

for buy

to buying

to buy

11. She moved to London _____.

to work

for work

to working

12. I joined the club _____ new people.

for meeting

to meet

for meet