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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1I am ............... alone in my house.
Wrong!
If you are afraid of something happening, you are worried that something bad will happen.
2It is a dangerous place. People are afraid ............... there.
Wrong!
If you are afraid to do something, you do not want to do it because it is dangerous.
3I was afraid ............... him the truth.
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4I was afraid ............... him alone. I was worried that he would harm himself.
Wrong!
5I always drive carefully. I am afraid ............... an accident.
Wrong!
6We walked carefully. We were afraid ...............
Wrong!
7I stay away from dogs. I am afraid ............... bitten.
Wrong!
8I heard a knock on the door. However, I was afraid ............... the door.
Wrong!
9Those interested ............... the club should contact the undersigned today itself.
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If you are interested in doing something, you are thinking of doing it.
10I am interested ............... a new car.
Wrong!
11I was interested ............... that John and Mary are getting married.
Wrong!
The expression interested to do something is used to say how you react to what you see / hear / read / find etc.
12I am interested ............... what you think of our work.
Wrong!
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Answers
- I am afraid of being alone in my house.
- It is a dangerous place. People are afraid to go there.
- I was afraid to tell him the truth.
- I was afraid to leave him alone. I was worried that he would harm himself.
- I always drive carefully. I am afraid of having an accident.
- We walked carefully. We were afraid of falling
- I stay away from dogs. I am afraid of being bitten.
- I heard a knock on the door. However, I was afraid to open the door.
- Those interested in joining the club should contact the undersigned today itself.
- I am interested in buying a new car.
- I was interested to hear that John and Mary are getting married.
- I am interested in knowing what you think of our work.
