SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 168

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q168

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He is afraid _______ snakes.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

In English, the adjective afraid is almost always followed by the preposition of when identifying the source of fear.

Usage: You say someone is "afraid of" something (e.g., afraid of heights, afraid of spiders).

Complete sentence: He is afraid of snakes.