Question

1. He read a book to me.
2. He read a book for me.

3. He wrote a letter to me.
4. He wrote a letter for me.

5. He sang a song to me.
6. He sang a song for me.

7. He passed a book to me.
8. He passed a book for me.

9. He gave a pen to me.
10. He gave a pen for me.

11. He played a record to me.
12. he played a record for me.
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Can we use both 'to' and 'for' in the sentences? Which ones are ungrammatical? Do you have any rules regarding that?

Answer 1

I see nothing wrong about these. The meaning changes of course.

Answer 2

Damon is right. The words "to" and "for" are not interchangeable in these sentences if you want to keep the meaning the same.