What is the difference between of and for?
The difference between ‘of’ and ‘for’ is that the word ‘of’ is used to show ownership or a distance from something or a result coming from something. On the other hand, the word ‘for’ is used to show a purpose, a destination or an amount of something.
How do you use to and for?
For (to indicate the reason or because of) — I am really happy for you. For (to indicate the duration or time) — I attended the session for one year only. For (specify the use of something) — She is preparing for her final exam.
What is the difference between to me and for me?
Basically, FOR me means it benefits you in some way. TO me is more of your personal thoughts on something. So let’s use Antonio’s last example first: It’s an interesting topic TO me–this basically means in my mind or in my thoughts so it’s almost like possessive TO me.
Do you say to me or for me?
“For me” is to express its effect on you or it’s benefit for you, whether it’s good or bad. “To me” is more to express opinion. Ex: That’s difficult for me. That sounds difficult to me.
Is it for or to for?
It might seem complicated, but the answer is actually very simple. Use “to” when the reason or purpose is a verb. Use “for” when the reason or purpose is a noun. That’s all!
When we use can?
“Can” is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to show possibility or impossibility. Examples: I can ride a horse.
Is it correct to say could you please?
Both are correct. The first is more direct, and the second is more polite. Could you please . . . gives slightly more room for refusal than Can you please . . .
Could send or could sent?
You can use both of them interchangebly if you want but if you want to sound kind and formal use “could”. “Can you send it to me?” may sound rude . Also “can “has the meaning of ability to do someting..
Can anyone or could anyone?
“can anyone” is correct. Because ‘any’ is used in interrogative and negative sentences. And ‘some’ is used in positive sentences.
Can I ask you or could I ask you?
It is grammatically correct to say, “Could I ask you something.” You could also say, “May I ask you something?” to be extremely polite. “Can I ask you something?” is for a present moment question. Could is related to can.
Can I ask you something if you don’t mind?
Both are correct. “If you don’t mind my asking” – Here you’re stating as if “asking” is a noun instead of a verb. You’re asking the listener if he/she doesn’t mind your “asking.” It’s almost as if saying that the person asking the question isn’t the one actually asking it, but the verb itself is the thing asking.
How do you reply can I ask you something?
What’s the most polite way to answer “can I ask you a question?” If you’re willing to hear them out, then “Yes, you may” is polite, formal and grammatically correct. You are not obligated to answer their question if you don’t want to. You said you’d listen, not that you’d reveal private information.
Can you give me or could you give me?
You’d typically say this to a friend, family member or workmate. The second is a polite request, which you could use in any situation. ‘Can you give me a hand..’ is even more common, and it is in-between your two examples in terms of politeness.