Jandi  +  45040 Fri, 10 Sep 04 01:59 PM Hello, teachers! [1] Would you please tell me if I can use these with the same meaning? 1. He was afraid to be laid off. 2. He was afraid of being laid off. 3. He was afraid that he might be laid off. [2] Would you please check these sentences and correct them for me? 1. He was afraid that he might be killed in the war. 2. He was afraid that he might be interrupting something. Thank you very much. Peace! Jandi Joined on Tue, Sep 7 2004 Full Member 348

	Mister Micawber  +  45046 Fri, 10 Sep 04 02:37 PM Hi Jandi, [1]1 is a little awkward, but all the rest are fine. Good work. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,803 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'