Lesson 41--Wait

Wait has a few interesting constructions worth thinking about

 

Wait+for is used with people and with time.

e.g.      I will wait for you.

            I waited for 10 minutes before I left.

it is also possible to omit for when talking about the amount of time.

e.g.      I waited 10 minutes before I left.

Wait+to is used when waiting for actions

e.g.      I waited to call.

            I waited to hear from him.

We can combine the two of them

e.g.      I waited 10 minutes to call him.