in the first sentence vs on the first sentence

Both "in the first sentence" and "on the first sentence" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the first sentence" is used when referring to the content or information contained within the first sentence, while "on the first sentence" is used when referring to a physical location or position of something related to the first sentence.

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in the first sentence

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the content or information contained within the first sentence of a text or conversation.

Examples:

In the first sentence of the paragraph, the author introduces the main idea.
The answer to the question can be found in the first sentence of the passage.

Alternatives:

at the beginning of the first sentence
within the first sentence
at the start of the first sentence
at the outset of the first sentence
at the opening of the first sentence

on the first sentence

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a physical location or position of something related to the first sentence, such as a note or annotation.

Examples:

On the first sentence of the page, there is a footnote explaining the term.
The editor placed a comment on the first sentence of the manuscript.

Alternatives:

next to the first sentence
adjacent to the first sentence
beside the first sentence
by the first sentence
at the side of the first sentence

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in the first sentence vs on the first sentence