Fears and phobias – B1+ English Vocabulary

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Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the most suitable words about fears and phobias.

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Explanation

Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the most suitable words about fears and phobias.

Select the correct option (A–D) for each sentence.

1
The idea of touching a snake fills me with _____.
2
Matt tried to _____ his younger brother by reading him a scary ghost story.
3
As a child, my _____ prevented me from climbing trees with my friends.
4
My sister’s feather _____ means we can’t have a pet bird.
5
Your fear is completely _____! A tiny mouse can’t hurt you.
6
I wanted to tell my boss what I really thought, but I _____ and kept quiet.
7
Karen is _____ of most insects, especially bees.
8
When there is a serious accident, most people ____ and don't react.
9
I suffer from _____, so I find small elevators and other small spaces very frightening.
10
Oh gosh! You _____! I didn’t know you were at home.