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What is the difference between concerning and complacent?



 
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What is the difference between concerning and complacent? #1 (permalink) Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:15 am   What is the difference between concerning and complacent?
 

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #91 "Advanced Vocabulary", question 4

You must react now and not just be ......... as if there is nothing wrong.

(a) complacent
(b) combining
(c) combative
(d) concerning

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #91 "Advanced Vocabulary", answer 4

You must react now and not just be complacent as if there is nothing wrong.

Correct answer: (a) complacent

Your answer was: incorrect
You must react now and not just be concerning as if there is nothing wrong.
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what is the difference between concern and complacent? Please explain.
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What is the difference between concerning and complacent? #2 (permalink) Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:59 am   What is the difference between concerning and complacent?
 

In this quiz question, 'concerning' is the wrong word form and holds the opposite meaning from the gist of the sentence. 'Unconcerned' is a possible answer.
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