"To" preposition (INFINITIVE) Used before a verb to show that it is in the infinitive to work, to go, to walk To use English in your daily life you need to practice much. To be good at speaking English you should take many lessons. Used after some verbs, especially when the action described in the infinitive will happen later She agreed to help. I'll have to tell him. Used after many verbs of agreeing, needing, and wanting I need to eat something I'd love to live in the USA I'd like to discuss this topic Used instead of repeating a verb clause "Are you going today?" "I'm certainly hoping to" You can study English if you want to. A clause containing to + infinitive can be used as the subject of a sentence To go overseas on your own is very brave. To make money from a business is a very good intention. Used after question words What to do? How to do these exercises? A clause with a phrase containing to + infinitive To be honest. To tell you the truth. Used after some nouns He has the ability to ignore everything what's unpleasant in his life. This will be my third attempt to make a cake. Used after some adjectives It's not likely to happen. Four weeks is too long to wait. She's not strong enough to go mountain biking. Used in phrases where there are reported orders and requests He told us to wait. Did anyone ask Sam to reserve the room? Used with an infinitive to express use or purpose I'm going there to see my sister. This tool is used to make holes in leather. He works to get paid, not because he enjoys it. "To" preposition (SHOWING DIRECTION) In the direction of We're going to the town on the bus, okay? We went to Berlin last month. I asked someone the way to the town. He went up to a complete stranger and started talking. I had my back to them, so I couldn't see what they were doing. Used for showing who receives something or who experiences an action I lent my bike to my brother. I told that to Alex and he just laughed. Who's the letter addressed to? Give that gift to me. Send that parcel to me. "To" preposition (UNTIL) Until a particular time, state, or level is reached It's only two weeks to Christmas. Unemployment has risen to almost eight million. He drank himself to death. She nursed me back to health. Used when saying the time, to mean before the stated hour It's twenty to six. "To" preposition (EXTREME) In connection with What was his response to your email? He was so mean to me. Used to say where something is fastened or connected The paper was stuck to the wall. A fast rail service connects us to the city. "To" preposition (FUTURE) Used before an infinitive, usually with 'be', to indicate a future action The government announced today that it is to cut taxes for the arts. We are to leave tomorrow in the morning. You are to go to your room immediately. "To" preposition (CAUSING) Causing a particular feeling in a particular person That's when I found out, to my amazement, that he was coming here. To their great surprise, they all passed the exam. To my despair, I saw that the water was rising. "To" preposition (CONSIDERED BY) Considered by We realize it may sound strange to you. $60 is nothing to him. "To" preposition (AGAINST) Against or very neat Stand face to face. The children stood back to back to see who was tallest. "To" preposition (BELONGING) Matching or belonging to My father gave me the keys to the car. I've lost the trousers to this jacket. Having as a characteristic feature There is a review to this book. The password to my computer. "To" preposition (SHOWING POSITION) Used to show the position of something or someone in comparison with something or someone else Mike is standing to the left of Andrew in the photo. "To" preposition (IN HONOUR OF) The record is dedicated to his mother. The book is dedicated to his son. "To" preposition (FOR EACH) How many dollars are there to the pound? There are four schoolchildren to each teacher. "To" preposition (POSITIVE) Relating to a positive reaction or result When the pasta is done to your liking, add the salt.

"For" preposition (INTENDED FOR) Intended to be given to There's an email for you. There's a prize for the best scientists. "For" preposition (PURPOSE) Having the purpose of I’m going for some breakfast. This store is for the use of hotel guests only. I need some money for today. They've invited us for dinner on Sunday. "For" preposition (BECAUSE OF) Because of or as a result of something I don't eat meat for some reasons. UK is famous for its beautiful countryside. He did 15 years in prison for robbery. "For" preposition (TIME/DISTANCE) Used to show an amount of time or distance I'm going to sleep for five hours. I haven't played soccer for years. They walked for miles. "For" preposition (OCCASION) On the occasion of or at the time of What did you buy them for New Year? I've booked a table at the restaurant for five o'clock. "For" preposition (COMPARING) Used for comparing one thing with others of the same type It was a difficult decision, especially for a child. For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous. He speaks English very well for a beginner. "For" preposition (RESPONSIBILITY) Used to say whose responsibility something is He knew the driver of the other car was not responsible for his dog's death. "For" preposition (SUPPORT) In support of or in agreement with I voted for the Democrats at the last election. Are you for or against the new proposals? "For" preposition (HELP) In order to help someone What can I do for you? Let me carry those boxes for you.

of preposition (POSSESSION) Used to show possession, belonging, or origin a friend of mine the president of the United States of preposition (AMOUNT) Used after words or phrases expressing amount, number, or a particular unit a kilo of apples loads of food hundreds of people of preposition (CONTAINING) a bag of sweets a bottle of beer of preposition (POSITION) Used in expressions showing position the top of his head the back of your shirt on the corner of the street of preposition (TYPICAL) Typical or characteristic of the face of an angel of preposition (DAYS) Used to refer to a particular date in a month the first of the month of preposition (MADE OF) Made or consisting of; having dresses of lace and silk plates of gold and silver of preposition (WITH ADJECTIVES/VERBS) Used to connect particular adjectives and verbs with nouns bored of this game scared of spiders of preposition (JUDGMENT) Used after an adjective when judging someone's behaviour It was careless of him It was very heroic of him of preposition (RELATING TO) About; relating to speaking of Mike, he is here the events of the last five months of preposition (THAT IS/ARE) the creation of a new state the protest of hundreds of innocent people of preposition (FELT BY) Felt or experienced by the suffering of millions the joy of children of preposition (THROUGH) Through; having as the cause He died of cancer I'm tired of teaching of preposition (COMPARING) Used when comparing related things I liked the red one best of all . Worst of all was the food of preposition (DONE TO) the destruction of the rain forest the creation of a new form of preposition (TIME) Used in saying what the time is It's ten (minutes) of five (= ten minutes before five o'clock) of preposition (SEPARATE FROM) Used in expressions showing distance from something in place or time We live within a kilometer of the school The company is within a week of going bankrupt of preposition (LOSS) Used in expressions showing loss They robbed the company of 2 million dollars

by preposition (AGENT) Used to show the person or thing that does something The car was driven by a tiny man. We were amazed by what he told us. I'm reading some short stories by Chekhov. by preposition (METHOD) Used to show how something is done They travelled across Europe by train. She did the decorating by herself (= alone, without help from anyone). We went in by (= through) the front door. He learned English by listening to the radio. by preposition (POSITION) Near or at the side of We spent a week by the coast. He wanted to keep a child close by him always. by preposition (NOT LATER THAN) Not later than; at or before He had promised to be back by five o'clock. The application must be in by the 31st to be accepted. by preposition (MEASUREMENT) Used to show measurements or amounts Their wages were increased by 20 percent. Freelance workers are paid by the hour (= for every hour they work). by preposition (DURING) We travelled by night and rested by day. At the side of or (in distance or time) past The policeman walked by without saying a word. Why don't you call in for a cup of coffee next time you're passing by? The years flew by. by preposition (ACCORDING TO) According to By my watch, it’s 5 o’clock. The students were listed by name.

One may ask what was wrong with Marshak's English. The clue is in the sentence "what is time?" The time without the article "the" means "Time" as the term, not the time by your watch. As you see there are not unnecessary words in English. Even such small words as articles make sense in English speech. Have you ever had a confusion situation about your English or other foreign language? Share your experience with us. Let's study English together through our mistakes.

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That's all with English grammar. At the beginning you can learn Present Indefinite, Past Indefinite, Future Indefinite and practice to use them until you will make it perfect. Then add another 2-3 Tenses.

to see see you soon, see you later

at the heart of We will build a new car. Thus, at the heart of it we need a new motor. to be baited A company baited me with a higher salary, but I wasn’t fooled. to read it through -I have an article for you. -Thanks for sharing this article, I will read it through. to expand on this -I have read that running improves our health. -To expand on this. You should do more aerobic exercises every day to be healthy.

double-edged sword Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences. This much freedom of expression and opinion can be a double-edged sword.