grammar · academic
For + noun phrase + to + V
An infinitive clause introduced by 'for' used as a subject or object (e.g., 'For students to succeed is important').
Examples
“For young people to find stable jobs is a major challenge.”
“For the company to expand overseas requires careful planning.”
“For parents to be involved in school activities benefits children.”
Band 8 sentence
“For many graduates to secure employment in their field often depends on a mix of skills, experience and networking.”
Collocations
- important for someone to do
- necessary for someone to
Common mistakes
For students to adapts to university life is hard.→For students to adapt to university life is hard.
To students to get job is difficult.→For students to get a job is difficult.
Say it for a higher band
5It is important that students study hard→6It is important for students to study hard→7+For + NP + to + V (For students to study hard ...)
Synonyms
It is + adjective + for + NP + to + V
Easily confused
It is + adjective + for + NP + to + V
“It is important for students to develop independent study skills.”
To + V as subject (infinitive without 'for')
“To travel around the world is my dream.”
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