Do you know the difference between e.g. and i.e.? If your answer is no, or that you think you do but you're not sure, you're not alone. Here's a quick refresher on how to use them correctly.
E.g. means for example:
I.e. means that is:
When I hear people get tripped up, it's almost always by using i.e. when they should be using e.g., and rarely the other way around. For example:
If you're still confused, use this trick: e.g. looks like egg, and egg sounds like the beginning of example. That should help!
-Maria
Maria Murnane writes bestselling novels about life, love and friendship. Have questions? You can find her at www.mariamurnane.com.
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