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Can we use ON instad of FOR? Sat Jul 08, 2006 13:30 pm  Can we use ON instad of FOR?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #203 "Prepositions of Time and Date (1)", question 9

I don't have any plans ......... Thanksgiving Day because my entire family lives overseas.

(a) for
(b) in
(c) about

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #203 "Prepositions of Time and Date (1)", answer 9

I don't have any plans for Thanksgiving Day because my entire family lives overseas.

Correct answer: (a) for

Your answer was: incorrect
I don't have any plans in Thanksgiving Day because my entire family lives overseas.
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Can we use on instead of for?
and what is the meaning of "for" in thiis sentence?

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Can we use ON instad of FOR? Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:44 am  Can we use ON instad of FOR?
 

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Here you could use on, thus specifying the date. For here is used "in the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.'
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