Question

8. What does the expression "in great dread of scolding" mean?
(1). scared of scolding
(2). very badly scared of scolding
(3). in the pursuit of
(4). None of these

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Answer 1

Answer:

IN THE PURSUIT OF getting a scolding which means to be in a sure hope of being afraid to be getting a scolding in near future.

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Answer 2

The expression "in great dread of scolding" mean (2). very badly scared of scolding.

Explanation:

• The synonyms of the word dread is great fear. The adjective "great" in the sentence defines that the person is very very afraid or scared of something.
• Thus, the word "very badly" is the correct description of the phrase "great dread."
• This phrase is used to define that a particular person is very very afraid of scoldings from others.
• For example: She broke the ancient vase and she is in great dread of scolding from mother.