Don't say : I am studying every day for improve my English
The correct sentences :
Say : I am studying every day to improve my English
USE "TO" IN THIS CHASE
1. Destination
We are going to Paris
2. What time it is
It's a quarter to 2
3. Distance
It's about 10 miles from my house to the university
4. Comparing
I prefer sleeping to working
5. Giving
I gave the book to my sister.
6. Motive / Reason - with verb
I came here to see you
7. Function - with verb (to form)
A ladle is a big spoon used to serve soup
USE "FOR" IN THESE CASES
1. Benefits
Yogurt is good for your digestion
2. Period of time
We've lived here for 2 years
3. Schedule
I made an appointment for May 3
4. In support of
Are you for or against the development of nuclear weapons?
5. Doing something to help someone
Could you carry this book for me
6. Motive or reason - with noun
Let's go out for a drink
7. Function - with verb (-ing form)
A ladle is a big spoon used for serving soup
HOW TO USE TO AND FOR
6. Motive / Reason
I came to Macao work. (to + verb)
I came to Macao for a new job. (for + noun)
7. Function
This machine is used to make copies (to + base form)
This machine is used for making copies (to + ing form)
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