ANOTHER QUESTION

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ANOTHER QUESTION

Yolandaprieto

ANOTHER QUESTION

Can I say "He is concerned for the environment". I am marking exams and some students write things I haven �t taught them but they might be right.
Thanks in advance
Yolanda

15 Dec 2013

saracarolinehancock

Hi

Concerned �about � is more usual. I don �t think I have ever seen �for �

15 Dec 2013

shirazy1

It is more common to say " concerned about..." But I think both are correct.

15 Dec 2013

shirazy1

Example for "for": � Her family was very concerned for her safety.

15 Dec 2013

Jayho

Concerned for is fine

15 Dec 2013

lewisronaldc

Both are correct. The difference is context. Concerned for is a general worry about someone �s wellbeing and concerned about means you are worried specifically about someone �s decline in health.

15 Dec 2013