| Idx | 1116 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | fear |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I don't go swimming because I fear of the water. |
| Correct Sentence | I don't go swimming because I am afraid of the water. I don't go swimming because of my fear of the water. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I don't go swimming because [[I fear]] of the water. |
| Cloze Sentence | I don't go swimming because [[I am afraid/of my fear]] of the water. |
| Cloze Answer | I am afraid/of my fear |
| Choices | I am afraid | of my fear | I fear |
| Explanation | Fear is used mainly as a noun: 'My worst fear is that I won't be able to have children.' 'The whole of his life has been dominated by fear of failure.' As a verb, fear is used mainly in formal styles to mean 'be frightened about what may happen if you do something': 'Government officials fear that if they put up taxes, they may lose the election.' 'The rescuers feared that the remains of the building might collapse on top of them.' 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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