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[rice07]

Hi

THERE HAVE BEEN reports that Taiwan has a higher rate of doctors convicted over medical disputes than other countries . In fact , inappropriate sentencing of doctors is just one way in which Taiwan treats the medical profession unfairly .

Also far too common are insults , threats and even personal injury .

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1. I assume that 'Also far too common are insults , threats and even personal injury' might be an inversion of normal word order . If we reordered that sentence it might be --

Insults , threats and even personal injury are also far too common .

2. The other question is I postulate that chunk like 'far too common' might mean 'extremely common' in this case . Am I wrong with those two points ?

Will you have the goodness to help me with my questions ?

Good luck!

[Mister Micawber]

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1-- Yes
2-- Yes, but too indicates the writer's disapproval.
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[rice07]

Hi Mister Micawber

I'm shocked at your so swift reply ! Anyway thanks a lot !

sincerely

Rice 07

[Mister Micawber]

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I just happened to be in the right place at the right time, Rice. Happy to be able to help.
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"I really do not know that anything has ever been more exciting than diagramming sentences." � Gertrude Stein
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Canadian-American who teaches English for a living at Mr Micawber's

[rice07]

Yes, you have always been helpful to English learners in this forum.

By the way , I'm curious about whether you're an American expatriate in Japan or one of the Japanese is an expert in English ?

Sorry ! I should have paid attention to the answer I wanted to know was already in your post --Canadian-American who teaches English for a living at Mr Micawber's.