Correct the following sentence: The small child was very AFRAID of the thunder.
The small child was very AFRAID of the thunder.
The small child was very afraid of the thunder.
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### Instruction:
Correct the following sentence: The small child was very AFRAID of the thunder.

### Response:
The small child was very afraid of the thunder.