Is "for" necessary in the sentence?

Question

"For those who wish......................................, please refer to......................................."

Is the word "For" necessry in the sentence?

If "yes", what is its function?

busterwasmycat · Accepted Answer

It is necessary, as it defines the application of the later clause.  It does not apply to everything or everyone, only to those defined by "for".  The second clause does not apply to anyone or anything except those defined by "for".

? · Answer

for is a preposition

for whom?
for those
those is the object of the preposition

which those?
who wish . . .

Mike · Answer

the word FOR in this sentence determines the inclusive group of THOSE WHO WISH...and by definition, excludes all others.

Is "for" necessary in the sentence?

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