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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.


Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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And is one way more correct than the others?

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Is there one standard way?

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You don't have to end all your adverbs in -ly to talk right.

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And how did it get that name?

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.