Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Agbo says he is not afraid of .......?
A
anybody
B
nothing
C
nobody
D
no one
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
People often use nobody as in: "Agbo says he is not afraid of nobody" but this is incorrect as it contains a double negative. In standard English grammar, double negatives are generally avoided because they can create confusion. The correct way to express the idea without a double negative is "Agbo says he is not afraid of anybody."
So the appropriate option is: A. anybody
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11763)