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Souroin Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Repetition omittable in this way?
Anybody who can just easily help this primitive question I would appreciate.
An article has this phrase:
"Of particular concern was that dispersal is done at short notice or with no prior arrangement, and often without appropriate transfer of medical details. Only three centres had experienced appropriate transfer of care. " Excerpt from Medical News Today (link from Google UK).
The beginning says 'of particular concern...". Does this actually say in a simply way of saying "Of (numerous) concerns, a particular concern was that..."?
Many thanks in advance.
An article has this phrase:
"Of particular concern was that dispersal is done at short notice or with no prior arrangement, and often without appropriate transfer of medical details. Only three centres had experienced appropriate transfer of care. " Excerpt from Medical News Today (link from Google UK).
The beginning says 'of particular concern...". Does this actually say in a simply way of saying "Of (numerous) concerns, a particular concern was that..."?
Many thanks in advance.
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Hi sourin, That is the meaning, but it is not a grammatical reduction of the longer phrase. And it does not suggest 'numerous', it merely suggests 'other' concerns.
- Hi sourin, That is the meaning, but it is not a grammatical reduction of the longer phrase.
- And it does not suggest 'numerous', it merely suggests 'other' concerns.
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Hi sourin,
That is the meaning, but it is not a grammatical reduction of the longer phrase. And it does not suggest 'numerous', it merely suggests 'other' concerns.
That is the meaning, but it is not a grammatical reduction of the longer phrase. And it does not suggest 'numerous', it merely suggests 'other' concerns.
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Yes, that's correct. It's basically saying that there are other concerns, but they're not as serious as the one concern is.
Smart! Keep it up!
Smart! Keep it up!
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Hello, Mister Micawber,
Impressive!! It is very wonderful indeed to receive a reply in this quick. Thanks so much. "Numerous" was just an example, but I think I got the feeling as you suggested in easier way... very easy to understand.
I would beg your another patience, but accordingly it can be understood as "among concerns, a particular concern was that..." It appears t
Impressive!! It is very wonderful indeed to receive a reply in this quick. Thanks so much. "Numerous" was just an example, but I think I got the feeling as you suggested in easier way... very easy to understand.
I would beg your another patience, but accordingly it can be understood as "among concerns, a particular concern was that..." It appears t
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Yes, the way it's worded in the original sentence is the most common way that the thought is expressed. I've never heard anyone say, "Among the concerns that I have, of particular concern..." People just say, "Of particular concern...," and it's understood that there is at least one other concern about the situation.
I hope that helps. And I hope I'm not butting in too much...I just
I hope that helps. And I hope I'm not butting in too much...I just
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Hello, Haoqide,
Many thanks for the feedback!! It is quite encouraging!!
Maybe I shouldn't keep posting my 'thank you' messages to overflood my own question corner here quickly but I can't help this wonderfully quick replies coming through for this primitive question. Please forgive me if I shoudn't keep sending messages to just say thank you. Anyway thanks a lot for all w
Many thanks for the feedback!! It is quite encouraging!!
Maybe I shouldn't keep posting my 'thank you' messages to overflood my own question corner here quickly but I can't help this wonderfully quick replies coming through for this primitive question. Please forgive me if I shoudn't keep sending messages to just say thank you. Anyway thanks a lot for all w
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Hello again, Haoqide,
Your answer demistified all clouds in my head. A light shins through!! I really appreciated.
Your answer demistified all clouds in my head. A light shins through!! I really appreciated.
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