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Question
Read the following word carefully and fill in the blank by choosing the appropriate word given in options.
Ravi said, “Are you really ______ of the dark?”
Options
afraid
plunged
appeared
shrilly
skimmed
devoured
cowardice
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Solution
Ravi said, “Are you really afraid of the dark?”
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