英会話上達のためには前置詞攻略は必須です。
前置詞なんて簡単だと思うでしょうが、
前置詞は意外と奥深いものがあります。
シンプルな前置詞ですが、これだけで会話になるこもあり
その使い方をマスターすることはとても大切です。
前置詞はシンプルですが、使い方に迷うこともあります。
中でもtoとforは使い方もいろいろあり、迷うかも知れません。
今回は、前置詞toとforの使い方の違いを確認します。
A 前置詞TOの使い方
1.目標や目的地を指すTO
● I am going to Tokyo.
● She is going to school.
● My father went to the doctor yesterday.
2.時間についてのTO
● It is ten minutes to five.
● It is quarter to three.
3.距離を表すTO
● It is five kilometer from here to the post office.
4.比較のTO
● I prefer coffee to tea.
● He prefers swimming to running.
5.提供先を表すTO
● I gave my radio to my brother.
● He gave a birthday gift to his wife.
6.目的を表すTO
● She came here to see me.
● He worked very hard to get money.
B. 前置詞FORの使い方
1.便益を表すFOR
● This vegetable juice is good for your health.
● Vitamin C is good for your skin.
2.時間の長さを表すFOR
● I have been waiting for her for one hour.
● He has been working here for ten years.
3.予定を表すFOR
● I made an appointment for January 5.
4.賛成・合意を表すFOR
● I am for his opinion.
● Are you for or against this plan?
5.動機や理由を表すFOR
● He went to Tokyo for a meeting.
● We went to the cafe for a drink.
前置詞は使い方もいろいろ幅広いです。
使い方を迷うこともあると思いますが、
基本的な使い方を確認しておきましょう。