about vs. concerning

[Maggelan]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #81 "Save Our Animals (1)", question 8

Her parents however were not at all pleased ......... where she had decided to work.

(a) about
(b) for
(c) concerning
(d) around

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #81 "Save Our Animals (1)", answer 8

Her parents however were not at all pleased about where she had decided to work.

Correct answer: (a) about
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Why not concerning?

Maggelan

[Mister Micawber]

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It is possible perhaps, but certainly awkward-- it scarcely sounds native.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber