Preposition

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

The director reproached him … not working carefully.

    (a)	of
    (b)	about
    (c)	at
    (d)	with
    (e)	on

I expected “for”, but it is not listed. Which one is correct in this case?

2

Probably (b), though you are correct that ‘for’ would be most natural.

3

Thank you for the answer!

  1. In Longman Dictionary of Contemprorary English the followings are given:

    reproach somebody for/with something
    e.g.
    He publicly reproached his son for his behavior.

Can we also say reproach somebody for/with doing something, although
this is not mentioned in any dictionary apart from LDOCE.

4

"reproach someone for (doing) something The General was reproached by his allies for failing to inform them of his plans.’ /Macmillan/