Common mistake first of all (first)
First of all, it's important to recognize that using the phrase "first of all" can often be unnecessary and redundant in writing. Instead, consider simply using "first" to introduce your point or argument.
first of all (first) mistake examples
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Incorrect:First of all, let us review what has been done.Correct:First, let us review what has been done.
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Incorrect:First of all congratulations on completing your degree.Correct:First congratulations on completing your degree.
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Incorrect:Hey Tori, First of all Congrats on the new job.Correct:Hey Tori, First Congrats on the new job.
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Incorrect:... but first of all thanks for all your help.Correct:... but first thanks for all your help.
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Incorrect:... but first of all many heartfelt thanks for all your help.Correct:... but first many heartfelt thanks for all your help.
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Incorrect:German unity depends first of all on the German people.Correct:German unity depends first on the German people.
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Incorrect:The advancement of science depends, first of all, on the free flow of information.Correct:The advancement of science depends, first, on the free flow of information.
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Correct:First, let us review what has been done.
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Correct:He was the first of all who participated.
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Correct:My son is the first of all the students at this school.
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Correct:"A" is the first of all letters -- God is the first of everything in the ...
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Correct:Illusion is the first of all pleasures.
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Correct:First of all animals is the lion, which is the king of the jungle.
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Correct:... but first of all animals is the lion. Roar!
