How to Use Eg?

e.g. is used to introduce examples in a sentence, so it's always followed by an example or examples. That means e.g. is usually used in the middle of a sentence and never found at the very end. When you use e.g. in a sentence both the letters 'e' and 'g' should be lowercase.

Is eg followed by a comma?

In modern American English, a comma should follow both e.g. and i.e. And because they have both become so commonplace, it is unnecessary to place the abbreviations in italics, even though they are abbreviated Latin phrases.

How do you use example in a sentence?

Example sentence example. Could someone in the class give me a silly example of a simile? In jest, he stated that Jonathan was merely seeking the best fashion example he could find. The building was a superb example of craftsmanship from an era when quality was meant to survive those skilled men who proudly worked it.

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