Common mistake 'I afraid of' (I'm afraid of)
'I afraid of' (I'm afraid of)
One common mistake that many English learners make is saying 'I afraid of' instead of 'I'm afraid of'. When using the adjective 'afraid', it is important to include the verb 'am' (shortened to 'm') after the pronoun 'I' in order to form a complete sentence.
Incorrect: I afraid of spiders.
Correct: I'm afraid of spiders.
By including the verb 'am', the sentence becomes grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning of being fearful or scared of spiders.
It is important to remember this rule when using other adjectives as well. Adjectives such as 'happy', 'sad', 'excited', and 'nervous' all require a verb to create a complete sentence.
Incorrect: She happy about her promotion.
Correct: She is happy about her promotion.
Similarly, the adjective 'happy' needs the verb 'is' to create a grammatically correct sentence. By using 'is', we indicate that she currently feels happiness about her promotion.
In summary, always remember to include the appropriate verb when using adjectives in a sentence. This will ensure that your sentences are grammatically correct and convey the intended meaning.
Linguix grammar checker can help you identify and correct these types of mistakes. It is a useful tool for anyone looking to improve their English writing skills and ensure their sentences are error-free.
'I afraid of' (I'm afraid of) mistake examples
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Incorrect:I afraid of the dark.Correct:I'm afraid of the dark.
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Incorrect:You afraid of the dark.Correct:You're afraid of the dark.
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Correct:They make you afraid of the dark.
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Correct:Aren't you afraid that you'll be left behind?
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Incorrect:He afraid of the dark.Correct:He's afraid of the dark.
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Correct:They do it afraid of the dark.
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Correct:Is he afraid of that?
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Correct:You're afraid of the dark.
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Incorrect:You don't afraid of the dark.Correct:You're not afraid of the dark.
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Correct:I'm afraid of the dark.
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Incorrect:I don't afraid of the dark.Correct:I'm not afraid of the dark.
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Correct:He's afraid of the dark.
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Incorrect:She doesn't afraid of the dark.Correct:She's not afraid of the dark.
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Correct:I'm afraid of the dark.
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Correct:From the look of the sky I'm afraid the rain won't let up for a while.
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Incorrect:I'm afraid the rain.Correct:I'm afraid of the rain.
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Incorrect:I'm afraid spiders.Correct:I'm afraid of spiders.
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Incorrect:I'm afraid eat spiders.Correct:I'm afraid to eat spiders.
