For Vs To
Grammar Cheat Sheet
For
Use FOR when the reason or purpose is a noun. Nouns are people, places, objects, or concepts.
Carrie is going to/for a football match at the national stadium.
Carrie is going for a football match at the national stadium.
Carrie is going to a football match at the national stadium.
The reason: football match is a noun.
To
Use TO when the reason is a verb. Verbs are actions, occurrences or states of being.
Carrie is wearing the jersey of her favourite team to/for show her support.
Carrie is wearing the jersey of her favourite team to show her support.
Carrie is wearing the jersey of her favourite team for show her support.
The reason: show is a verb.
