You should have courage to ask an apology ______ him _____ your rudeness.

1. To – of
2. To – for
3. From – about
4. None of these

The correct preposition combination is “to” with the person and “for” with the reason: “apologize to someone for something.” This question asks about “ask an apology” which is less common than “apologize,” but follows similar pattern. “To him” indicates the recipient of the apology, while “for your rudeness” specifies the reason. Mastering preposition combinations is essential for natural English expression.