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I.e. and e.g. are not the same

I.e. and e.g. are not the same.

A man is riding his motorbike while carrying many, many plastic items. I.e. buckets.

I am an expert on a very important household item. I.e. Buckets.

I.e. means that is. We use it to make a list or statement clearer.
• I sell plastic containers for the purpose of transporting water and other substances, especially liquids. I.e. buckets.

E.g. means for example. We use it to give an unfinished list of examples.
• On my bike I have buckets in many colours. E.g. Red, green.
(There are more colours)

Remember: E.g. for a list. I.e. for clarification.

 

  • Remember: E.g. for a list. I.e. for clarification.

    I know lots of four-letter words: cart, bore, hoax, lure, malt, etc.

     Lots of four-letter words made from scrabble letters on a table: cart, bore, hoax, lure, malt, etc.

  • Vocabulary Video Lesson: Travel 1
    This vocabulary lesson will help you define travel, traveller, trip, journey, view, capital, custom, sightseeing, backpacking and attraction. (8:00)

    If you only have two minutes then do this lesson.
    Each is singular (2:00)