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I Fear Heard Voice Afraid Be/Feel Afraid/Frightened/Scared Feel/Have

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Keyword fear
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Then I heard the voice again and I had fear.
Correct Sentence Then I heard the voice again and I was afraid.
Cloze Error Sentence Then I heard the voice again and I [[had fear]].
Cloze Sentence Then I heard the voice again and I [[was afraid]].
Cloze Answer was afraid
Choices was afraid | had fear
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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