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  1. "the 1st" or "1st" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    I'm wondering which is the right usage between "the 1st" and "1st" in these sentences: a) The United States ranked 1st in Bloomberg's Global Innovation Index. b) The United States ranked …

  2. abbreviations - When is it proper to abbreviate first to 1st?

    When is it proper to use 1st instead of first? For example, is the correct sentence acceptable? Can you give more detail about why you 1st got involved? I tried finding some authoritative …

  3. What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?

    Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?

  4. Is it correct to say -1th or -1st? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    May 19, 2016 · I like to say -1 as negative one. So, should I say "negative oneth index" or "negative first index"? Which one is grammatical? Is there a way to avoid this problem altogether.

  5. First floor vs ground floor, usage origin - English Language

    Apr 10, 2015 · Ground floor – First floor: In British English, the floor of a building which is level with the ground is called the ground floor. The floor above it is called the first floor, the floor …

  6. 31th or 31st is correct? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    I just realized that I’ve never needed to use 31th or 31st in my four years English study. So which one is correct, and what about other alternatives? 31th or 31st 101th or 101st 1001th or 10...

  7. (Mixing 1st/3rd Person in same sentence) Is anyone …

    Aug 28, 2018 · (Mixing 1st/3rd Person in same sentence) Is anyone knowledgeable in this grammar? Ask Question Asked 7 years, 3 months ago Modified 7 years, 3 months ago

  8. "On the first of every month" vs. "every first of the month"

    Dec 25, 2013 · The second is logically incorrect. A month can only have one first. What you mean is Every first-of-the-month, but that's not how one would write.

  9. Meaning of "by" when used with dates - inclusive or exclusive

    Aug 28, 2014 · As others have specified, the word by is generally synonymous with no later than when referring to a date or time. However, it is important to note (and this is why I am adding …

  10. What can I call 2nd and 3rd place finishes in a competition?

    Nov 28, 2021 · A concise way to put it would be placegetter or placed. In the UK, Australia and New Zealand, "placed" would be understood to be in the top three. My understanding is a …