All have the same basic meaning, but two are quite wordy.
1, 3, and 5 are the best.
1. They will hold a party for their teacher's birthday.
2. They will hold a party for the sake of their teacher's birthday.
3. They will hold a party to celebrate their teacher's birthday.
4. They will hold a party for the purpose of celebrating their teacher's birthday.
5. They will hold a party on their teacher's birthday.
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Would you look at the sentences? Which ones are similar to #1 in meaning?
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