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Grammar & usage. A.J. Tonkin Matthew Kravitz Kate Davis. Anxious. Means “worried” “uneasy” or “fearful” Example; I'm anxious on what people will think about my campaign. Incorrect Usage. Do not substitute it with eager. Example of incorrect usage; Obama is anxious to pass Obamacare.
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Grammar & usage A.J. Tonkin Matthew Kravitz Kate Davis
Anxious Means “worried” “uneasy” or “fearful” Example; I'm anxious on what people will think about my campaign.
Incorrect Usage • Do not substitute it with eager. • Example of incorrect usage; • Obama is anxious to pass Obamacare. • I am anxious to see the new movie about Obama.
Memorable Obama is eager to start his elections, but the people are anxious to hear his objections.
As To It is awkward. Replace it with about. Example;
Incorrect • Patrick was concerned as to how he got the board on top of his head.
Memorable As to Patrick, that is queer. About Patrick there's nothing to fear
Being as/ Being that • Avoid using either expression. Use since or because instead. Example;
Incorrect • Being that Miley was sad, she cried before the show.
Memorable Being that there will be another mountain replace it with since to make it move.
At About • Avoid using at with about. Simply use either at or about. EX. - we were at about the gas station when the car broke down. (replace at about with about) About
Incorrect • The boat crashed at about the middle of the sea. • Contradicting • Can not be there and also almost be there.
Memorable • At about just sounds plain crazy; separate them both and don’t be lazy.
