Fun With English: When do you use the abbreviations i.e., and e.g., and what do they mean? The abbreviation e.g. is used to provide an example. (Example: The buffet provided excellent variety, e.g., vegetarian and non-vegetarian soups, local and international dishes) The abbreviation i.e. is used to restate an idea more clearly or offer more information. (Example: It happened in August; i.e., two months ago) (Source: Grammar Monster)
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 06:08:30 +0000
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