Fill in the gaps with the appropriate preposition. In some, no preposition may be needed!

A: “What are you saying 1)___me, that I should apologize 2)___ him!  But I have nothing to apologize for!  If anything, he owes an apology 3)___ me, 4)___being so late!”

B: “I understand what you’re saying, but let me explain something 5)___ you.  I have to work with this man, every day.  If he’s mad 6)___ you, then he’ll also be angry 7)___me, and frankly, I don’t want to have to put up with him.”

A: “Don’t make 8)___ me do this. Please! I’m begging 9___ you.”

B: “I’m not making you do anything.  I just asking you to, 10___ me.”

Answers:

1. to
2. to
3. to
4. for
5. to
6. at
7. with
8. —
9. —
10. for