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Peer reviewedBreitenstein, P. H. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1981
Discusses some possible phrase-structure patterns for the "for + noun/pronoun" structure, exemplified in "It is easy for you to say that." Only the simple active patterns involving the structure should be taught at the elementary and intermediate levels. Passive and other patterns should be delayed in teaching. (PJM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English, English (Second Language), Language Patterns
