Which sentence is correct?

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Which sentence is correct?

Which sentence is correct?

Dear members,

Can you tell me which sentence is correct:

The students were late to the first class

or

The students were late for the first class ??

Thanks a lot in advance

29 Apr 2013

amrodriguez

it�s the second one " late for the first class"-

Hope can be of any help-

29 Apr 2013

I think they are both OK.

29 Apr 2013

I use both. "To" implies, they might have been on time for all their others. dt

29 Apr 2013

yanogator

I see it as a personal preference matter. I use "for", but "to" is definitely correct.

Bruce

29 Apr 2013