E.g. vs i.e.

E.g. vs i.e.

E.g. – an abbreviation of ‘for example’

For e.g.:

1. There are many wild animals in the forest, For e.g.: lions, tigers, and rhinos.

2. Soma loves exotic fruits, for e.g. peaches, strawberries, and litchi.

I.e. – abbreviation of ‘that is to say’

For e.g.:

1. The best way to reach the planetarium is to take a shortcut, i.e. the straight road behind the park.

2. The snake is a reptile, i.e. an egg-laying living being.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with correct words

1. Make sure you add punctuations in the essay, _____ (for e.g./ i.e.) comma, semi colon etc.
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2. Devika is going home, ______ (for e.g./ i.e.) to Palakkad.
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3. Meha loves going to her favourite haunt in the city, ________ (for e.g. / i.e.) Pabbas Ice Creams.
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4. A dancer has to do cardio exercises, ________ (for e.g. /i.e.) brisk walking, to keep fit.
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5. I have to make a vegetable pulao, so buy some vegetables, ________ (for e.g. /i.e.) beans and carrots.
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