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[cyberterm]

Hi, I was just wondering where to place the word “first” in the following sentence (and why):

1. “He brought up an idea & that was to first tell the similar issues apart.”

OR

2. “He brought up an idea & that was first to tell the similar issues apart.”

Thanks in advance.

[Teia]

Originally Posted by cyberterm

Hi, I was just wondering where to place the word “first” in the following sentence (and why):

OR
Thanks in advance.

2. ...that was first to tell...