CBSE Class 4 English Dont be Afraid Worksheet

Afraid To vs. Afraid Of Class 4 English Worksheet

Some adjectives are followed by an infinitive. Some are followed by of + ing form. Some adjectives can be followed by either an ing form or an infinitive but there is usually a difference of meaning.

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Question. I heard a knock on the door. However, I was afraid ..................... the door.
(a) of opening
(b) to open

Answer : B

Question. I was afraid ..................... him the truth.
(a) to tell
(b) of telling

Answer : A

Question. I was interested ............................ that John and Mary are getting married.
(a) to hear
(b) in hearing

Answer : A

Question. I was afraid ...................... him alone. I was worried that he would harm himself.
(a) to leave
(b) of leaving

Answer : A

Question. I am ..................... alone in my house.
(a) afraid of being
(b) afraid to be
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A

Question. We walked carefully. We were afraid ...........................
(a) of falling
(b) to fall

Answer : A

Question. Those interested .......................... the club should contact the undersigned today itself.
(a) to join
(b) in joining

Answer : B

Question. I always drive carefully. I am afraid ..................... an accident.
(a) to have
(b) of having

Answer : B

Question. I am interested .......................... what you think of our work.
(a) to know
(b) in knowing

Answer : A

Question. It is a dangerous place. People are afraid ........................... there.
(a) of going
(b) to go
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : B

Question. I am interested ........................... a new car.
(a) in buying
(b) to buy

Answer : A

Question. I stay away from dogs. I am afraid ........................ bitten.
(a) of being
(b) to be

Answer : A

Dont be Afraid Class 4 English Worksheet