In this book we will be concerned with networks at all these scales.
Is “concerned” here a verb or an adjective?
I think it is an adjective but I feel that verb is also possible.
Not a teacher
But the following could help.
In this book we will be concerned with…
The above, is a past verb.
Even though it could be used in certain contexts as an ADJECTIVE. Like the following:
-The concerned citizens waited for the President’s comment.
It is an adjective here.
But note that certain past participles could be used us an adjective(participial adjective).
I think you ken.
***** NOT A TEACHER *****
Hello,
I, too, was not sure. So I did some research.
It seems that “concerned” in your sentence is an adjective.
= To be about a particular thing.
When you get time, please go to Google and type in these words:
Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary Do not confuse the verb “concern” with the adjective “concerned”
James
Hi, Mr. James, it has been long time, how are you?
thanks for your interest shown.
But before I will Google, construct to me a sentence that has a past participle form of CONCERN.
And I think it will open it clearer.
Thanks.
Hi, Mr. James, it has been long time, how are you?
thanks for your interest shown.
But before I will Google, construct to me a sentence that has a past participle form of CONCERN.
And I think it will open it clearer.
Thanks.
***** NOT A TEACHER *****
Hello, Mr. Adu:
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Actually, I wanted Screen to check that Google website.
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I have just checked some dictionaries, and they seem to say that “concerned” in Screen’s sentence is a verb. On the other hand, the online Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary seems to consider it an adjective. It gives this example: Today’s lesson is concerned with punctuation.
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Maybe one of the language coaches will clear up the confusion.
James
Hi, Mr. James, let put heads together, and clear up the lingering doubt. Please see below:
Concerned: adj, anxious.
Now please you can check with your dic, and see other substitute for concerned us an adjective.
So let kindly substitute, ANXIOUS into your sentence.
–Todays’ lessons is concerned(anxious) with punctuation.
Besides let use the past form of the verb.
–Todays’ lessons is concerned(verb) with punctuation.
Please you ca bring what you think of this.
Thanks Mr. James.
Thank you, Mr. Adu, for your reply.
Thank you Mr. James and Mr. Adu!
I have just checkd the link and there are some points that I don’t get.
concerned (adjective): involved
[After verb] involved in something or affected by it:
- I’d like to thank everyone concerned for making the occasion run so smoothly.
- It was quite a shock for all/everyone concerned.
- I am not very good where money is concerned.
The book says that the adjective comes after a verb but in the first two sentences above I don’t see that. In the first and second sentences, "concerned"s come after everyone. What are the verbs that the book said? Are the verbs in the sentences above “is”? I mean “to thank everyone who is concerned” and “a shock for all/everyone who is concerned”.
And in the third sentence, I really can’t classify “concerned” as a verb or an adjective. It seems to me that they are both possible.
***** NOT A TEACHER *****
Hello, Screen:
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I think that it might be helpful to remember that many times the experts do not agree among themselves.
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The Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary has its opinions regarding “concerned” as an adjective. I am afraid to check some other dictionaries because they may have other opinions. When you have time, please google the Longman Dictionary and see what it says about “concerned.”
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I think that you are right, if (repeat: if) you accept Cambridge’s definition, then, yes, maybe the verb is “to be”:
a. I would like to thank everyone who is concerned …
b. It was quite a shock for everyone who was concerned …
- “I’m not very good where money is concerned.” (= when dealing with money)
a. You say that you can’t classify it as either a verb or adjective.
i. I think that it must be either an adjective or verb, for it certainly cannot be a noun or pronoun or adverb or conjunction or preposition or interjection.
James
***** NOT A TEACHER *****
Hello, Screen:
It’s I again! (Real-life English: It’s me again!)
- I decided to check out the Longman Dictionary.
a. I am sooooo glad that I did.
i. It agrees with Cambridge about the definition of “concerned” as an adjective.
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I think that it would definitely classify sentence 3 as an adjective. Here is a somewhat similar sentence that it gives: “Divorce is very painful, especially when children are concerned.” Another one: “As far as traffic is concerned there are no delays at present.”
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Please google Longman Dictionary and then search for “concerned.” I think that you will really like the results.
James
Good morning Mr. James!
Thank you very much for you replies.
Well, I understand it. Sometimes, disagreements are also helpful. I can learn many things from it.
Thanks for your confirmation. Now I can accept and use it confidently.
Oh, sorry for my mistake. I meant that I can know exactly if “concerned” is a verb or an adjective.
Aha, I have just made a search. I am familiar with “It’s me again!” and thought it is correct but I am very surprised to know that “It’s I again!” is the only correct grammar for formal (written ) English.
Thanks you for the interesting information!
Oh, it is a very good dictionary. I have just consulted “concerned” and the dictionary say that it is an adjective.
consulted:
【INVOLVED】 [not before noun]
Divorce is very painful, especially when children are concerned.
Some of the farmers concerned suffer particularly from the low prices.
We are trying to reach an agreement with all concerned (=everyone who is involved or affected) .
【WORRIED】
worried about something
concerned about
She is concerned about how little food I eat.
And there are may other interesting examples. I think from now on it is better for me to check the dictionary first!!!
Thank you for your reply, Screen. I, too, should have checked the Longman Dictionary first!
James