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When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean? ... Answer: The Latin abbreviations "i.e." and "e.g." come up very frequently in writing and would probably come up more often if people were more sure of when it is right to use "i.e." and when "e.g." is required.
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ancienthistory.about.com/od/abbreviations/f/ievseg.htm
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Get Grammar Girl's take on i.e. versus e.g. Learn what i.e. and e.g. are latin for and how to use them correctly. ... Grammar Girl here. This episode is a new and improved version of i.e. versus e.g.
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grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/ie-eg-oh-my.aspx
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The Latin abbreviations e.g. and i.e. are commonly used in English, and nearly as commonly mixed up. If this sounds like you, i.e., you are never sure whether to use e.g. or i.e., read through this lesson to learn the difference. ... e Learn English Language > English Difficulties > e.g. vs i.e.
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www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/difficulties/egie.html
www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/difficulties/egie.html
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E.g. versus i.e. How does one differentiate when to use e.g. versus i.e.? E.g. Latin-exempli gratia (for example). i.e. Latin-id est (that is) ^_^ Hi Guest, To give an example, you'd say The Oh or you just say that George W Bush and Hi Someuser, There may be Americans giving their time freely You ... e.g. President Bush...
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www.englishforums.com/English/53119/Print.htm
www.englishforums.com/English/53119/Print.htm
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To specify or give examples in a text, writers will many times use "i.e." or "e.g.". Although a bit formal, their usage is perfectly acceptable. Just be aware, there is a distinct difference between the two; they are not interchangeable.
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hubpages.com/hub/Grammar_Mishaps__ie_ve_eg
hubpages.com/hub/Grammar_Mishaps__ie_ve_eg
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Effect versus Affect. ... The abbreviation e.g. is for the Latin exempli gratia, "for example." I.e., Latin id est, means "that is." They're not interchangeable. Both abbreviations should be followed by a comma.
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newarkwww.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/e.html
newarkwww.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/e.html
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It is really annoying when someone confuses "i.e." with "e.g." If you are unsure, just say "in other words" for the former and "for example" for the latter. It really is important. When I read such dolts (i.e. ... This gives me such a flashback to "Get Shorty." Ray Bones (Dennis Farina): "E.g., i.e., f--k you."
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www.gene-callahan.org/blog/2008/01/ie-versus-eg.html
www.gene-callahan.org/blog/2008/01/ie-versus-eg.html
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The abbreviation e.g. (from the Latin exempli gratia, 'for sake of an example') indicates that one or more examples follow of what has been mentioned in general terms: It could be cheaper by public transport, e.g. by train or coach. ... The abbreviation i.e. (from Latin id est, 'that is') indicates that an explanation...
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