With that chain on his watch Jim might be anxious to the time in any company.
Correct answer: C. to
- A. With that
- B. on
- C. to
- D. in
Explanation
Analysis: The phrase "anxious to" is incorrect. The correct phrase should be "anxious about" or "anxious for."Correctness: The error is here. It should be "anxious about the time" or "anxious for the time," not "anxious to the time."Corrected Sentence:"With that chain on his watch Jim might be anxious about the time in any company."The error in the original sentence is due to the incorrect phrase "anxious to." The correct form should be "anxious about" or "anxious for."
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