Question

I didn't do very well in the exam, and so I’m afraid of ____

1. A.
   scolding
2. B.
   to be scolded
3. C.
   being scolded
4. D.
   scolded

Answer 1

C
I’m afraid of being scolded.意为：我害怕受到责备，句中being scolded是介词of的宾语。