The phrase "Second of all," is logically incorrect: it would literally be the "second to all but the first", and in that regard, many consider it an egregious mistake.

Oct 1, 2016 · I am writing an essay, and in this essay I wrote an introductory phrase "first of all". Now, my question is can I write "first of all" when there is no "second of all" in the same essay?

Jan 18, 2017 · To answer your first question, yes, both sentences are correct. However, they do have different meanings. The first sentence means what you think it means: It is better to stay …

Jan 16, 2017 · 22 "So long and thanks for all the fish" is the title of the fourth book from the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" tetralogy. Used in a message it is just a humourous way to …

Mar 1, 2013 · A friend of mine told me that you can say "good morning" to a person at any time, if you are seeing him/her for the first time on that day. Is this true?

Dec 28, 2013 · I have been told that I should use "Best regards" in emails. However, I also see many native English speakers using "Best Regards". I'm confused which is correct.

Apr 13, 2019 · Grammatically, as I'm sure you know, the difference is that the first example is simple past, and the second is present perfect. The difference in meaning is minor, and the …

Dec 15, 2020 · The type of music peter listens depends on his mood or The type of music peter listens depend on his mood. My question is which one is correct? And which word determines …

Feb 3, 2021 · In all four of your examples, "for" is optional in normal usage. In spoken English, it would commonly be dropped, whereas in formal written English it is slightly more likely to be …

1 I don't know if there's a rule for all words. I think it depends on the word, and context. In your first example, #1 and #3 sound fine, but #2 sounds wrong. I would not put a word between the …