Common Mistakes : Anger

Anger – Noun

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BAD: I was surprised and anger that he did not apologize

GOOD: I was surprised and angry that he did not apologize

Anger is a noun and a verb: ‘The workers who lost their jobs expressed anger and resentment.’ ‘The government’s handling of the affair has angered local residents.’ The adjective is angry : Some of the women felt angry about the way they were treated

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BAD: He’ll have to learn how to control his anger

GOOD: He’ll have to learn how to control his temper

control/keep/lose your temper (NOT anger ): ‘The problem with George is that he can’t control his temper.’ = cannot stop himself from suddenly getting angry