E.G., I.E., & ET AL. | English Lesson

E.G., I.E., & ET AL.

In today's lesson, Kevin teaches you how to use the abbreviations “exempli gratia” (e.g.), “id est” (i.e.), and "et alii" (et al.).

-- FREE PRACTICE BELOW --
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence below. If “e.g.,” “i.e.,” and “et al.” are used correctly, write “CORRECT.” If these abbreviations are not used correctly, write “INCORRECT."
1. We planted several kinds of vegetables (e.g., carrots, beans, and tomatoes) in the garden.
2. We need to use our "inside voices" (i.e., be quiet).
3. The article published by Louis, Huxley, and et al. was really interesting!
4. Lucy works hard. For example, e.g., I saw her studying in the library for six hours yesterday!
5. She said that my services were no longer needed--i.e., I got fired.
6. Have you read the report from Green, Franco, et al.?
7. Nathan has many skills--e.g., he can juggle and ride a unicycle!
8. The Winter Olympic Games feature many sports (i.e., snowboarding, skiing, and figure skating).
9. We read a short essay by Jones, Wilde, et al., and then we discussed the differing perspectives of all three authors.
10. You're driving too fast--i.e., you need to slow down.

ANSWERS:
1. CORRECT
2. CORRECT
3. INCORRECT (The abbreviation "et al." already contains the word "and," so we don't need to write "and" before it.)
4. INCORRECT ("For example" and "e.g." have the same meaning, so there is no need to say both.)
5. CORRECT
6. CORRECT
7. CORRECT
8. INCORRECT (You would use "e.g." here, not "i.e.," since you're listing examples.)
9. INCORRECT (Using "et al." means that you're leaving out at least two other people, but here it is leaving out only one [because it says there are only three authors total].)
10. CORRECT

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This lesson was extremely helpful! I've always avoided using these abbreviations because I wasn't sure how to use them, but now I am! 👍

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if you start a sentence with e.g. do you also put the sentence in parenthesis?

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