How To Use Eg And Etc

Try using for example or such as or including.

How to use eg and etc. Read on for a simple straightforward explanation that answers when and how to use the latin abbreviations i e. Before listing examples of the previous statement. And between each subsequent example if there is more than one item in your list. Hi to expand on the other answers a little. Most american style guides recommend a period after both letters in both abbreviations.

If it is at the end of the sentence. How to use e g. Should all be written in lowercase when you use them in the middle of a sentence. Implies that other examples are being omitted do not use etc. If you re ever unsure just use for example or that is instead.

Instead use for example or such as or like or including whichever works best in the specific context. You can write etc ie and eg with or without full stops. A good way to test whether etc. You should never use and et cetera remember et means and and et cetera is redundant. There are many species of flowering plants native to nebraska e g arisaema triphyllum baptisia alba and dodecatheon meadia to name a few.

Et cetera means and so forth and so on umm et cetera examplar gratia means for the sake of example or perhaps example without cost my latin is not good these may not be the most li. Is the abbreviation for the latin phrase id est meaning that is this abbreviation is used when you want to specify something mentioned previously. If you re unsure ditch the latin. To use etc correctly use it in instances where you would say and so forth for example if you are making a list of possible desserts and want to express that there could be more items than the ones you have listed write cakes cupcakes ice cream etc do not use etc more than once and do not use etc to refer to people. Etc can usually be avoided.

In the same list. It can be used interchangeably with specifically or namely. Means for example and lists one or more examples. Is an abbreviation of exempli gratia which means for example use e g. There were many flavors of ice cream at the shop e g chocolate vanilla cookie dough and mint chocolate chip.