Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

The little children were frightened by the old beggar.

  1. frightened of

  2. frightened at

  3. frightened after

  4. No improvement needed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Case of idiomatic usage. 'Frightened of' means 'to get scared or afraid'.

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