Lesson 97--Prepositions used with Blame

Prepositions with blame

Blame uses two prepositions.  They can both be used for the same problem, but are structured different.

 

blame for:        this preposition focuses on the negative things that have happened.

                        Blame someone for something.

examples:        My boss blamed me for the problems with the staff.

                        My sister blamed me for burning the dinner.

blame on:         This focuses on the person responsible.

                        Blame something on someone.

examples:        My sister blamed the burnt dinner on me.

                        My boss blamed the problems with the staff on me.