She was afraid she had failed the test, but she did quite well.
I'm afraid you weren't chosen for the job, but we'll certainly keep your resum- on file.
Herbie is still afraid to sleep with his light off.
Borndarasophie was very afraid for her family in Cambodia when
she first came to Australia.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to say no to your request.
Don't be afraid to raise your hand if you don't understand something.
Her son has been afraid of dogs since he got bitten as a child.
There is a Chinese proverb which states, be not
afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
There is a Danish proverb that states that one who is afraid of asking questions is ashamed of learning.
William Shakespeare wrote, "Be not afraid of greatness: some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some
have greatness thrust upon them."
War hero Eddie Rickenbacker once said that courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared.
Actress Anne Baxter once said, "I wasn't afraid to fail. Something good always comes out of failure."
Swedish actress Greta Garbo once remarked, "I'm afraid of nothing except being bored."
Many people seem to be afraid of spiders, even though most of them are completely harmless.
Discussion question: What were you afraid of when you were a child that you are no longer afraid of?
Find someone who is afraid of spiders.