There is often confusion over 'all' and 'all of'. 'All of' should only be used when the next word is apronoun(e.g., us, you, it, him, her).

Examples:

All of us...

All of you...

All of it... 

Do not use 'all of' for normal nouns - just use 'all'.

Examples:

All the soldiers...

All the nurses... 

I need all of the chairs.  (The word 'chairs' is not a pronoun.)

All of the divers returned safely.

We can sometimes use for + ing to talk about the purpose of a thing. When we do, it means the same asto + infinitive.

• What is that for? It is for opening envelopes
• This bell is for calling the waiter.
• This bell is to call the waiter.

 

When we talk about the purpose of somebody's actions, we cannot use for + ing.

• I went there to ask for help.
• You will have to queue a long time. to get tickets.

 

However, it is sometimes possible to use for + noun for this.

• I went there for help.
• You will have to queue a long timefor tickets.

 

We can also use for + object + infinitive to talk about a purpose.

• I gave her a notebook for her to write down new English words she found.
• They sent a form for me to sign.

 

We also use the pattern for + object + infinitive in sentences after is or was.

• The plan is for us to get to Barcelona by lunchtime.
• The objective was for them to get the work finished by the end of last month.

 

We can add details to a noun by using the pattern for + object + infinitive

• That is an expensive place for them to stay.
• There is a lot of work for us to do.
• There is no need for you to be so aggressive.

 

We also use the pattern for + object + infinitive after certain verbs and adjectives.

• I am waiting for him to make the first move.
• I have arranged for you to see the bank manager tomorrow morning.
• We are keen for you to take the job.
• I think it would be good for you to take a break now.