Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Pranav has ________, so a single sneeze makes him sure he is falling seriously ill.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Nosophobia
Complete sentence: Pranav has nosophobia, so a single sneeze makes him sure he is falling seriously ill.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hypnophobia | a fear of sleep or of falling asleep | Kunal’s hypnophobia keeps him awake late into the night, afraid to fall asleep. |
| (2) Nosophobia (answer) | a strong fear of falling ill | Mrs Joshi’s nosophobia makes her read about illnesses every night, and she fears she has each one. |
| (3) Cynophobia | a fear of dogs | Because of his cynophobia, Kabir crosses the road when a street dog comes near. |
| (4) Hodophobia | a fear of travel | Mrs Bhatt’s hodophobia makes her refuse every holiday that needs a long journey. |