Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Please excuse me _____ being late.

• A. by
• B. from
• C. for
• D. on

Answer 1

The correct option is C for

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words.

The correct answer is option C) for as it indicates result ( being late).

'By', 'from' and 'on' cannot be used here as they indicate use of an agent, a place and position respectively.

Please excuse me for being late.