Using FOR to express purpose and reason
Q1. This knife is ___ cutting bread
FOR indicates purpose. The knife exists to cut bread. It has found its calling.
Q2. I went to the shop ___ milk
FOR shows the reason. Milk was the objective. The shop obliged.
Q3. She studies hard ___ good grades
FOR indicates the goal. Good grades are the reward. Effort is the price.
Q4. This medicine is ___ headaches
FOR shows the purpose. Headaches are the target. Relief is promised.
Q5. He apologized ___ being late
FOR indicates the reason. Lateness occurred. Apologies were offered. Forgiveness is pending.