— Why are you late for school today?
— I'm sorry. I didn't catch the early bus and I had to _____ the next one.
wait for
ask for
care for
句意：—— 今天你为什么上学迟到了？—— 抱歉。我没有赶上早班车，我不得不等下一辆。wait for 等待；ask for 要求；care for 照看，照料。根据句意可知应选选项A。