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For Example For Instance, Etc

The document provides examples and explanations of phrases used to introduce examples in writing, including "such as", "for example", "for instance", "i.e.", and "e.g.". It explains that "such as" can be used within a sentence without commas, while "for example" and "for instance" can also begin new sentences when followed by a complete idea. The document also distinguishes between "i.e." which restates something differently, and "e.g." which introduces specific examples from a broader category.

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For Example For Instance, Etc

The document provides examples and explanations of phrases used to introduce examples in writing, including "such as", "for example", "for instance", "i.e.", and "e.g.". It explains that "such as" can be used within a sentence without commas, while "for example" and "for instance" can also begin new sentences when followed by a complete idea. The document also distinguishes between "i.e." which restates something differently, and "e.g." which introduces specific examples from a broader category.

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Giving Example

1. Such as
a. They are already battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus.
(penting)
b. Many polymersare artificial.
c. His garden was filled with native plants, such as big bluestem and
coneflower. [NONESSENTIAL]
d. Classes such as algebra are essential to understanding chemistry.
[ESSENTIAL]

2. For Example & For instance


Lesson Topic: Introducing Examples (Using "For Example" and
Phrases Like "For Example")

Good writers explain their ideas well.  One way they explain their ideas is to include examples
which make the writer's thoughts much more concrete, practical, and comprehensible to the
reader.  Without good examples, the reader is left with just theories that are too difficult to
use and apply.  Look at the following paragraph:

     It is apparent that when a person desires to learn a second


language, he must study and use that language outside of the
formal classroom setting.  If he does not use his new mode of
communication, he will never truly progress to a proficient level. 
He must seek as many opportunities as possible to employ that
new language in "real" situations.  There are many things a
student can do to supplement his learning and second language
acquisition. 
After reading these ideas, were you waiting for anything?  Most writing teachers would
scream if the student wrote this and stopped.  What is missing? Before we answer that
question, here is another question: Do you know what the main idea of this paragraph is? 
Yes.  The author wants you to know that a person can do many things outside of the
classroom to improve second language skills.  The problem with this type of writing is that it is
all theory.   The writer says, "There are many things a student can do to supplement his
learning and second language acquisition."  However, he neglected to explain what kinds of
things a student can do. In short, there are no specific examples. 

So, this is what our lesson this month is about: introducing examples in writing.  There are
several  phrases that are commonly used.  These phrases are often used incorrectly. 
These phrases essentially have the same meaning, but they are not used in the same way.  For our purposes,
let's break them up into 2 groups: phrases used within a sentence and phrases used to begin a new sentence. 

Group 1: Phrases Used Within A Sentence

Each phrase can be used within a sentence when it is followed by a list of items which elaborate on or show
examples for the main idea of the sentence.  Here are examples:

I can play quite a few musical instruments, for example, the flute, the


guitar, and the piano.
I can play quite a few musical instruments, for instance, the flute, the
guitar, and the piano.
I can play quite a few musical instruments, e.g., the flute, the guitar,
and the piano.
I can play quite a few musical instruments, such as the flute, the guitar,
and the piano.
Look at the last sentence with such as.  Do you see anything different with this sentence as compared to the first
three?  Such as does NOT have a comma after it; the first three phrases have commas before and after them.

The phrase such as can be used in the middle of a sentence without any commas.  Take a look at this example:

Car companies such as Toyota and Ford manufacture their automobiles


in many different countries around the world.
You may be wondering why there are no commas.  The answer is simple: the words after such as are necessary
and essential to the meaning of the sentence.  If you take out those words, the meaning will change.  Let's take
out such as:

Car companies manufacture their automobiles in many different


countries around the world.
What does this sentence mean?  It could mean ALL car companies manufacture their automobiles in many
different countries around the world.  This is not true because some companies produce their cars in just one or
two countries.  Therefore, the phrase such as Toyota and Ford is necessary.  If these words are necessary, do not
use commas.

Group 2: Phrases Used To Begin A New Sentence

Usually only for example and for instance can begin new sentences.  Each can begin a new sentence when the
phrase is followed by a complete idea or sentence (not a list of items).  

My father loves going to restaurants which serve exotic foods.  For


example, last week he went to a restaurant which serves deep-fried
rattlesnake. 
My father loves going to restaurants which serve exotic foods.  For
instance, last week he went to a restaurant which serves deep-fried
rattlesnake.
So, how can we make the above paragraph better?  Let's use the phrase for example.

     It is apparent that when a person desires to learn a second


language, he must study and use that language outside of the
formal classroom setting.  If he does not use his new mode of
communication, he will never truly progress to a proficient level. 
He must seek as many opportunities as possible to employ that
new language in "real" situations.  There are many things a
student can do to supplement his learning and second language
acquisition.  For example, students can attend churches where
the target language is spoken.  They can make many friends and
attend numerous gatherings for free.  Through these interactions,
students are guaranteed opportunities to learn and practice the
new language. 
 3. “ i.e.” and “e.g.”

Examples of i.e. in Sentences

This phrase is used to restate something in a different way. You can think of it as meaning "in
other words" to help you remember its function. For example:

e. The hotel offers turndown service; i.e., the maid will prepare the bed for
sleeping and leave a small treat on the pillow.
f. Shana was delighted to receive a special gift from her secret admirer (i.e.,
her husband).
g. The dog went to play in the yard, i.e., chase the neighbor's cat and dig
holes in the garden beds.

As you can see, i.e. is often used to offer a definition of a term, as in the first example that explains
exactly what "turndown service" is. It can also be used to clarify what the writer means by a term -
explaining that "secret admirer" is really Shana’s husband. In some cases, i.e. is used to redefine a
term to give it a new or unusual meaning. For example, when we say the dog "plays in the yard," what
we really mean is that the dog is rather poorly behaved, digging holes and harassing other animals.
Examples of e.g. in Sentences

The abbreviation e.g. stands for exempli gratia, which means for example in Latin. This
abbreviation is used to introduce one or more specific examples of a broader category. For
example:

h. The South American countries (e.g., Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina) were
doing very well economically.
i. We should do our best to take care of beneficial garden insects, e.g., bees
and worms.
j. Healthy exercise (e.g., riding a bike or taking a hike) will help you live
longer.

Here, you can replace the abbreviation e.g. with "for example" and the sentence still makes
sense. In general, it's not necessary to list every possible example, just a few to give the
reader an idea of what you mean.

The Difference Between i.e. and e.g.

While you may see these abbreviations used interchangeably, this is not correct. In fact, i.e.
and e.g. can subtly change the meaning of your sentence. Consider these two versions of the
examples from above:

k. The South American countries (e.g., Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina) were
doing very well economically.
l. The South American countries (i.e., Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina) were
doing very well economically.

In the first sentence, e.g. indicates that the writer is listing examples of South American
countries. No one expects an exhaustive list after e.g., so the reader can assume that the
economies of other countries in South America are also doing well - the sentence implies all
South American countries.

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