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Incorrect use of "either" in section 2.1  #1155

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The second paragraph of section 2.1 reads:

(original)

Integers can, alternatively, be expressed using hexadecimal, octal or binary notation using either of these prefixes: 0x, 0o or 0b.

The use of "either" seems inappropriate given the 3 options. "any" is typically used for 3 options but I wouldn't replace "either" with "any" in this case since you can't just use any of the prefixes if you need a specific notation. It seems better to just remove "either of" and then add "respectively":

(revision 1)

Integers can, alternatively, be expressed using hexadecimal, octal or binary notation using these prefixes respectively: 0x, 0o or 0b.

I would like to move "alternatively" to the start as well, although this is just a matter of preference:

(revision 2)

Alternatively, integers can be expressed using hexadecimal, octal or binary notation using these prefixes respectively: 0x, 0o or 0b.

I can make a pull request if people agree with these changes.

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