Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.

He did not ask for a raise since he had fear to lose his job.

  1. was fearful of

  2. was feared to

  3. was afraid to

  4. had been afraid to

  5. No correction required
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'had fear to' is awkward and non-idiomatic. 'Was afraid to' is the standard way to express this sentiment.

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