tedmc
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I have come across essays where points are presented in a numerical order.
At the start of the paragraph, is it correct to write: First, ......?
Or should it be: Firstly, .... ? (which I am used to)
There are also people who write: First off, ....
Which is correct?
I wouldn't number the points that way myself though. I would rather have them listed as 1, 2, 3...etc because it becomes awkward after the fourth or fifth time.
At the start of the paragraph, is it correct to write: First, ......?
Or should it be: Firstly, .... ? (which I am used to)
There are also people who write: First off, ....
Which is correct?
I wouldn't number the points that way myself though. I would rather have them listed as 1, 2, 3...etc because it becomes awkward after the fourth or fifth time.
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