First, Second, and Third.
Whether to use first or firstly, second or secondly.
Traditional usage had first, secondly, thirdly, but this is too inconsistent for modern usage.
Most guides prefer just plain old first, second, third, and so forth, without the -ly ending.
Intensive or intense?
The New Fowler's Modern English Usage is a classical book for learners of this language. And Winston Churchill knew that very well, as he wrote to the Director of Military Intelligence about the plans for the invasion of Normandy:
- "Why must you write INTENSIVE here? INTENSE is the right word. You should read Fowler's Modern English Usage on the use of the two words".(Supplied by Breno Grisi).
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