The manager apologized ___ the delay in delivery.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Prepositions MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The manager apologized ___ the delay in delivery.”
The accepted answer is A. For. 'Apologize for' is the correct standard collocation.
- A. For ✓
- B. About
Why not B: “About” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. For. 'Apologize for' is the correct standard collocation.
- C. Of
Why not C: “Of” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. For. 'Apologize for' is the correct standard collocation.
- D. On
Why not D: “On” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. For. 'Apologize for' is the correct standard collocation.
Correct answer
A. For
Explanation
'Apologize for' is the correct standard collocation.
Source: Prepositions Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: prepositions, FPSC, PPSC, grammar, English usage, NTS
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