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natybrazil  #545882  Thu, 24 Jul 08 01:42 PM
Hi!

I just want to make sure that the use of the preposition FOR is right. Is is possible to drop it in the second sentence?

All I'm asking you for is to give me the wedding date.
The wedding date is what I'm asking you for.

Thanks in advance.
  
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Grammar Geek  #545891  Thu, 24 Jul 08 01:59 PM

I'm sure you'll hear your first example said, but I prefer: All I'm asking you to do is give me the wedding date.

If you're asking "for" something you want a noun, not an action.

All I'm asking for is the wedding date.

The wedding date is what I'm asking you for.

 
  
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natybrazil  #545899  Thu, 24 Jul 08 02:12 PM
Thank you very much for the explanation!
  
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