Question

. I am afraid of _______ (tell) the truth. (Use Gerund) 
A. telling
B. to tell

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Answer 1

I am afraid of telling the truth.

• In the given question, we are suggested to use the gerund form of the given main verb to fill in the given blank.
• Now, the gerund form of a verb always has "ing" attached with the main verb.
• On the other hand, the other option does not represent the the gerund form and we cannot write "to" just after "of".
• So, the first option or "telling" will be the correct answer in this case.

Answer 2

Answer:

I am afraid of _______ (tell) the truth : Use Gerund

• I am afraid of telling the truth.

Explanation:

• Gerund is one parts of non-finite verb or infinite.
• A Gerund is a noun-verbal in -ing, and is used as the subject of a verb, the object of a verb, the object of a preposition and as a complement and as a part of compound noun.
• A gerund may also take an object : I am fond of reading books.