I'm worried about failing the test vs I'm worried that I will fail the test

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, but the second phrase is slightly more formal and explicit. The choice between them depends on the level of formality desired.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 121 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I'm worried about failing the test"

This phrase is a common way to express concern or anxiety about the possibility of failing a test.

Examples:

I'm worried about failing the test because I didn't study enough.
She's worried about failing the test, so she's been studying all week.
He's worried about failing the test, but he's confident he'll do well.
They're worried about failing the test, so they're seeking help from a tutor.
We're worried about failing the test, so we're reviewing our notes.

Alternatives:

I'm concerned about failing the test.
I'm anxious about failing the test.
I'm afraid of failing the test.
I'm nervous about failing the test.
I'm apprehensive about failing the test.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I'm worried that I will fail the test"

This phrase is a more formal and explicit way to express concern or anxiety about the possibility of failing a test.

Examples:

I'm worried that I will fail the test if I don't study harder.
She's worried that she will fail the test, so she's seeking help.
He's worried that he will fail the test, but he's determined to do his best.
They're worried that they will fail the test, so they're practicing more.
We're worried that we will fail the test, so we're preparing as much as we can.

Alternatives:

I'm concerned that I will fail the test.
I'm anxious that I will fail the test.
I'm afraid that I will fail the test.
I'm nervous that I will fail the test.
I'm apprehensive that I will fail the test.

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