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Rule "'afraid of' + singular"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	'afraid of' + singular
Message:	The noun should be probably in the plural form.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	I'm even afraid of small spider. Correction suggestion: spiders
Correct sentences for comparison:	I'm even afraid of small spiders. Jim was afraid of physical labor. I'm not afraid of hard work. I'm afraid of dirty water. He is afraid of becoming sick. I'm afraid of open space. That, and I'm humbled by grandchildren who aren't afraid of pointing out my shortcomings.
ID:	AFRAID_OF_HEIGHT [2]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)

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