I’m saving up to buy or for buying
Hello!
I would use the infinitive of purpose here, but still could you explain why I’m saving up for buying is wrong?

I’m saving up _____ a new laptop.
A to buy B for buying

Question

I’m saving up to buy or for buying
Hello!
I would use the infinitive of purpose here, but still could you explain why I’m saving up for buying is wrong?

I’m saving up _____ a new laptop.
A to buy  B for buying

Answer

Hi

As per the above comments the answer is A.

We often use for + verb+ing when referring to the general use of something. So for example "PayPal is useful for buying things online."

But for a specific purpose you should normally use 'to buy'.

As always there are a few exceptions like "a reward for + verb+ing"

Answer

English Grammar in Use 4th ed, unit 64C.  A PDF is available on the net.

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"to buy" is the correct answer :)

A hint: if you see the word "infinitive" it will usually have the word "to" before the verb.

I hope this helps!

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having to eat
going to buy
meaning to check
intending to answer
verb-ing to verb
.
That's English. You can find neat rules to explain that English does it like this, but basically this is the "convention called "English".
This money is for buying a car.
This food is for us to eat.
This answer is for your understanding.
noun is for reason

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to buy