| Idx | 1120 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | fear |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I had fear of being alone. |
| Correct Sentence | I was afraid of being alone. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I [[had fear]] of being alone. |
| Cloze Sentence | I [[was afraid]] of being alone. |
| Cloze Answer | was afraid |
| Choices | had fear | was afraid |
| Explanation | be/feel afraid/frightened/scared (NOT feel/have fear ): 'Don't be afraid. The dog won't hurt you.' 'There's nothing to be scared of.' Compare: have a fear of sth (= be afraid of something for a long time or all your life): 'I've always had a fear of heights.' |
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