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Concerned Things Concern Sth Worried Anxious Government Increasingly

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Keyword concern
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence There are far more serious things to concern about.
Correct Sentence There are far more serious things to be concerned about.
Cloze Error Sentence There are far more serious things to [[concern]] about.
Cloze Sentence There are far more serious things to [[be concerned]] about.
Cloze Answer be concerned
Choices concern | be concerned
Explanation

be concerned about sth (= be worried or anxious): 'The government is becoming increasingly concerned about the rising level of unemployment.' 'The manager is naturally very concerned about the recent spate of injuries.'

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