The document discusses the differences between the Latin abbreviations 'i.e.' (id est, meaning 'that is') and 'e.g.' (exempli gratia, meaning 'for example'). It provides various examples to illustrate their usage in different contexts and emphasizes the importance of using them correctly in writing. Additionally, it offers formatting tips for writing these abbreviations.

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2. i.e. vs. e.g.
✦ What’s the difference?
✦ Do I care?

3. i.e. vs. e.g.I speak, I
“...when
speak for Jimmy.
E.g., from now on,
you start showing
me the
proper...respect.”

4. i.e. vs. e.g.
“E.g. means ‘for
example.’ What I
think you to use is
‘i.e.’”

5. i.e. vs. e.g.
“E.g., i.e., [screw]
you! The point is
this: When I say
‘jump,” you say
‘OK,’ okay?”

6. i.e. vs. e.g.
✦ Do I care?

7. i.e. vs. e.g.
✦ Do I
care?
YES!

8. i.e. vs. e.g.
✦ What’s the
difference?

9. i.e. vs. e.g.
i.e. = id est

10. i.e. vs. e.g.
i.e. = id est
that is [to say] OR
“in essence”

11. i.e. vs. e.g.
My son wants to
celebrate his favorite
holiday (i.e.,
Christmas) every
month.

12. i.e. vs. e.g.
e.g. = exempli gratia
“for example” or
“example given”

13. i.e. vs. e.g.
Many holidays (e.g.,
Christmas, Easter,
and Halloween) stem
from religious or
pagan tradition.

14. i.e. vs. e.g.
Please use patriotic colors,
i.e., red, white and blue, to
decorate for the
Independence Day
celebration.
(You should use ONLY
these colors.)

15. i.e. vs. e.g.
You can use patriotic
colors, e.g., red, white and
blue, to decorate for the
Independence Day
celebration.
(Examples of some of the
colors they can use.)

16. i.e. vs. e.g.
“Please indicate the
preferred names and
spellings of the big
services, i.e., Facebook,
YouTube, UStream, Tumblr,
etc.”

17. i.e. vs. e.g.
“Please indicate the
preferred names and
spellings of the big
services, e.g., Facebook,
YouTube, UStream, Tumblr,
etc.”

18. i.e. vs. e.g.
✦ Use a period after each letter
✦ Use a comma after abbreviation
✦ Use a comma before abbreviation*
*If using within a sentence

19. That is all, i.e., THE END.

20. That is all, i.e., THE END....
...Unless you have something
to add, e.g., questions,
comments, etc.