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Discover LudwigThe phrase "i afraid that" is not grammatically correct and should not be used in written English.
It is missing the subject and verb, and it does not make sense as a standalone phrase. Instead, you could say "I am afraid that..." or "I'm afraid that...". This phrase is used to express worry or concern about a potential future event. Example: "I am afraid that the weather will ruin our plans for the picnic."
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Am I afraid that the new line isn't going to work?
Am I afraid that if I write something alarming and unflattering about the new-old president Putin — for example, that he is a soft dictator or that in 12 years (if he stays for two terms) Russia may be ripe for an Arab Spring-like revolution — I, a Russian writer, will get smacked on the head?
Not once was I afraid that it was going to be our last.
When I go to receive the medications, she holds my hand to go and said to me, "I afraid that you will forget to come".
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But I'm afraid that's how I saw it".
"I'm afraid that would be me," he said.
"I'm afraid that's Gordon Brown," Mrs. Foxwell said.
I'm afraid that's my attitude in life".
"No, I'm afraid that's not how it works.
Sorry Vicar, I'm afraid that's not good enough.
I'm afraid that's not good enough.
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