Question

Match the meanings with the words/expressions in italics, and write the appropriate meaning next to the sentence. The first one has been done for you.
1. I knew a man was following me, I was scared out of my wits. (very frightened)
2. I got a fright when I realised how close I was to the cliff edge.
3. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw the bull coming towards him.
4. You really gave me a fright when you crept up behind me like that.
5. Wait until I tell his story -- it will make your hair stand on end.
6. Paralysed with fear, the boy faced his abductors.
7. The boy hid behind the door, not moving a muscle

Answer 1

1. I knew a man was following me, I was scared out of my wits. (very frightened)
2. I _got a fright _when I realised how close I was to the cliff edge. (Too scared to move)
3. He _nearly jumped out of his skin _when he saw the bull coming towards him. (so much frightened by something that happens suddenly)
4. You really _gave me a fright _when you crept up behind me like that. (frightened by something that happens suddenly)
5. Wait until I tell his story -- it will make your hair stand on end. (very frightened)
6. Paralysed with fear , the boy faced his abductors. (too scared to move)
7. The boy hid behind the door, not moving a muscle. (too scared to move)