excited/am excited

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(1) I'm ready for the new challenge and excited to learn the new job as soon as possible.
(2) I'm ready for the new challenge and am excited to learn the new job as soon as possible.
Hi. Which is better and natural? Thank you for always helping us!

Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

I think the second is better. It would be even better as "...am excited about learning the new...".

Philip · Answer

Feebs11I think the second is better. It would be even better as "...am excited about learning the new...".

I would agree on both counts. I think the repetition of "am" is good if only because there is so much verbage between the two examples.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

To my mind, you need to say

2) I'm ready for the new challenge and excited about learning the new job as soon as possible.

Clive

Teleostomi · Answer

Thanks teachers!
I would agree on both counts. I think the repetition of "am" is good if only because there is so much verbage between the two examples.
Could you tell me what "if only because" in your sentence mean? I think it means "If the repetition of 'am' is good at all, it's because there is so much verbage between the two examples." Am I correct?

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