"to " and "for"
I have problem in using "to " and "for ", for example:
A: This is a gift for you.
B: I have a qustion to you.

In these sentances, can I exchange them? And why? Can you give me some examples? Thanks a lot!

Question

"to " and "for"
I have problem in using "to " and "for ", for example:
A: This is a gift for you.
B: I have a qustion to you.

In these sentances, can I exchange them? And why? Can you give me some examples? Thanks a lot!

Answer

This is a gift FOR you.
I have a gift FOR you. 
I'm giving this gift TO you.

I have a question FOR you.
I have a question TO ask you.

This is how these would be used. I hope this helps :)

Answer

A: This is a gift for you.    This is fine.  
B: I have a qustion to you.   I have a question FOR you.     I am going TO ask you a question.  
Are you going TO the movies?   Have you an answer for me?

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