First, Firstly, First of all, Most, or something else?

by **shadangi** Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:59 am

If my argument/answer to a question involves a list of arguments/reasons/examples, I want to understand what is the "right" (or best) way to introduce these points. Which among the usages below is right and should be preferred?

First,/Firstly,/First of all,/Most important reason is...
Second,/Secondly,/Another (what if I have 4 points how could I use this to introduce the 3rd point) important consideration is...
Finally,/Lastly,/Last but not the least of all the reasons is...

Thanks.

by **StaceyKoprince** Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:59 pm

Any of those are fine. Generally, don't have more than 3 points - otherwise, you have too much to write in 30 minutes and so you won't have the time to write about any one point very well.

First, Firstly, First of all, Most, or something else?

First, Firstly, First of all, Most, or something else?

Re: First, Firstly, First of all, Most, or something else?