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WHICH WORD?to or for
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UPDATED: AUGUST 2020
NOTE: "to" and "for" are used in many ways, but we only look at one element here.
Direct
EXAMPLES: (both structures are correct)
verb + noun + to + pronoun
ELIMINATING "TO" verb + pronoun + noun
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Indirect
EXAMPLES:
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DIRECT and INDIRECT
I owed Mary money.
I gave the money to Bob who gave it to Mary for me.
I gave the money to Bob who gave it to Mary for me.