| Idx | 0082 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | afraid |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The road to the airport was very busy and we were afraid to miss the plane. |
| Correct Sentence | The road to the airport was very busy and we were afraid of missing the plane. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The road to the airport was very busy and we were afraid [[to miss]] the plane. |
| Cloze Sentence | The road to the airport was very busy and we were afraid [[of missing]] the plane. |
| Cloze Answer | of missing |
| Choices | to miss | of missing |
| Explanation | be afraid to do sth = be unwilling to do something because you are frightened about what may happen: 'She was afraid to eat it in case it was poisonous.' 'Don't be afraid to ask for help.' be afraid of doing sth = be worried or anxious about something which might happen: 'Most criminals are afraid of being caught.' 'He says that he is afraid of losing his job.' |
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