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How would you use e.g. in a sentence?

Here are a few examples of how to use "e.g." in a sentence:

* Giving Examples: "There are many types of fruit, e.g. apples, oranges, and bananas."

* Listing Options: "You can choose a dessert, e.g. cake, ice cream, or pie."

* Adding Clarification: "Many animals are nocturnal, e.g. owls and bats."

* Contrasting with "etc.": "You'll need some basic tools, e.g. a hammer, screwdriver, and saw, etc."

Important Notes:

* "e.g." stands for "exempli gratia," which is Latin for "for example."

* It is always followed by a comma.

* Use it to introduce a few specific examples of a broader category.

* Do not use "e.g." if you're listing all the possible items in a category. In that case, use "i.e." (id est, meaning "that is").

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