In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
He was sorry ______ her loss.
He felt sorry because she suffered a loss. He is trying to empathize with her. The reason why => use 2) for.
For = used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity
Note that I am sorry for your loss is something that is a general statement and is used to express condolences when someone dies.