Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I am scared of snakes; likewise, you are ________ of lizards.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. fearful.
The word "fearful" is an adjective that means "full of fear" or "afraid."
It matches the structure and meaning of the sentence, where both parts describe being afraid of something.
The sentence already uses "scared of" in the first part. Using "fearful" maintains parallelism and avoids repeating "scared."
"Fearful" is correctly followed by the preposition "of" to indicate the object of fear (in this case, lizards).