abbreviations - The use of "e.g." at the end of a sentence - English ...
Oct 21, 2012 · So the 'e.g.' at the end of the sentence is incorrect, and should better be replaced by something like 'for example'? Making the sentence " (..) with the two other articles that …
punctuation - Use of "e.g." — are parentheses necessary? - English ...
13 It is certainly appropriate to use "e.g." in a sentence without deploying parentheses. In your Example 2, I would place a comma before "e.g.". Parenthesizing examples is purely the …
punctuation - Should I always use a comma after "e.g." or "i.e ...
Mar 13, 2011 · For example, that is, and similar phrases introducing an illustration or an explanation should usually be set off [with a comma] from the rest of the sentence. The …
e.g. and i.e. in the middle of a sentence - English Language
Dec 20, 2016 · Terms like eg, ie and etc, while common, make reading difficult for some. ‘eg’ can sometimes be read aloud as ‘egg’ by screen reading software. Instead use ‘for example’ or …
Punctuation using e.g. (or i.e.) and lists of examples
Dec 30, 2014 · In your above example, I would add a comma after "export" because the phrase beginning with e.g. is a dependent clause and a break in the meter of the sentence.
When a sentence starts with "e.g.", should the e be capitalized?
Starting a sentence with e.g. is always wrong, so the question is moot. e.g. should be preceded by a description of the thing you're giving an example of, therefore e.g. should always be …
What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex."? [closed]
Mar 13, 2011 · E.g. is short for exempli gratia, and is in common use to introduce an example within a sentence. Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, …
Is it correct that "etc." can not be used together in a sentence with ...
You can only use "etc" when a list is incomplete. "I can play quite a few musical instruments, for example, the flute, the guitar, the piano, etc." The list at the end of this sentence is not a list of …
abbreviations - Using 'e.g.' in place of 'for example' - English ...
May 25, 2018 · ‘eg’ can sometimes be read aloud as ‘egg’ by screen reading software. Instead use ‘for example’ or ‘such as’ or 'like' or ‘including’ - whichever works best in the specific …
Can e.g. be used in the end of a sentence in place of "for example"?
No. In this case, use English: for example as it is. Use the abbreviation e.g., (not eg.) before a list of examples, as in the earlier sentence.