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what is the meaning of the phrase

by Chandra Divi
(Hyderabad - India)

what is the difference between concerned department and department concerned




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what is the meaning of the phrase

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Dec 25, 2009
 Adjective vs verb
by: Anonymous

Concern is being used as an adjective in the first instance and as a verb in the second.

concerned department:'concerned' modifies the noun by telling the reader which department.

department concerned: tells the reader who or what is 'concerned,' which is what verbs do - describe an action.

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