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Teo Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

I am first.

01. I am first (second, third, etc). 2. I am 01font00the02font00 first (the second, the third, etc). 02br
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0In most cases, without the article... 02br 02br 00 But using an example in context would help us figure out your answer, Teo. 0-

— BarbaraPA

  • 0In most cases, without the article...
  • 02br 02br 00 But using an example in context would help us figure out your answer, Teo.
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0In most cases, without the article... unless you go on to say more.02br
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0Used as an adverb - no article.02br
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00He came first in the race. First, we should light the fire. I first saw him outside the library.02br
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00Used as a noun or adjective - preceded by an article. He was the first to score a goal.. Winning the game was a first for them. John was the first player to score.02br
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BarbaraPACan you give a few examples of how you are thinking about using it?
My sentences:

The other day in another class when I asked which student wanted to be (the) first, no one volunteered. I was furious and walked into the ranks to pick up one student, who then went over to the blackboard to finish the questio
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