"linked" or "to be linked"

AnonymousWhy can't I say simply "... person, linked to the scandal..."?

You could.

AnonymousWhat's the difference between these two constructions?

The original emphasizes the linking action.

Thank you much. Is it like "Do sit down" instead of "Sit down"?

No, that's just simple emphasis without changing the view.

AnonymousHe is the fourth person to be linked ...

To my ear, to be linked connotes the action of linking. Somebody did some research and found out that he is linked to the scandal. Someone made the link.

Just linked connotes the state of being linked, i.e., the fourth person [in the state of being linked / connected] to t

Anonymous I came across the sentence in The Independent: "He is the fourth person to be linked to the scandal who has died suddenly." Why can't I say simply "... person, linked to the scandal..."? What's the difference between these two constructions?

All that's been said is true, but there is another problem. You are asking about the difference between two se

enoonAmong the people linked to the scandal, he is the fourth to have died suddenly.

Ah, yes. That's an aspect of the problem I hadn't considered — the ambiguity between 'fourth to be linked' and 'fourth who has died', and even possibly 'fourth linked who has died'.

CJ

Thank you much!