He was reprimanded _______ his untidy appearance. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

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27 Jun 2018
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The correct preposition is 'for' because it indicates the reason for the reprimand. 'Upbraided for' means being scolded due to something. The other options do not fit grammatically in this context.

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