Did anyone notice that I am a day late with this week's grammar tip? Sure you did. I was busy last evening with my first golf lesson. Yep, it's time to get started on my "bucket list," and learning to play golf happens to be up first. The goal is to have an understanding of the game, so that I won't embarrass Joel on the course...like I embarrassed myself last night. I pulled out the driver when I was supposed to get the putter. (I attribute it to first lesson jitters. I really do know the difference...really!) The instructor was kind enough not to laugh. It was a great time, and I'm looking forward to next week, when I'll actually get to use that driver.
Now for the grammar tip:
Many people misuse the abbreviations for Latin terms, i.e. and e.g. I.e. stands for id est, meaning "that is." E.g. stand for exempli gratia meaning "for example." A memory trick for remembering the correct usage is to think of i.e. (beginning with i) as meaning "in other words," and e.g. (beginning with e), as meaning "for example." I.e. introduces a clarification, while e.g. introduces an example.
Examples:
The children love outdoor activities, e.g., biking and swimming. (for example)
I have lived in three states, i.e., Kansas, Texas, and Michigan. (clarification)
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