Common mistake 'e.g.' without a comma
'e.g.' without a comma
One common mistake that people make is not using a comma after the abbreviation "e.g." when giving examples. The correct format is "e.g.," with a comma following the abbreviation.
Example:
Incorrect: I have many hobbies e.g. cooking, painting, and gardening.
Correct: I have many hobbies, e.g., cooking, painting, and gardening.
This mistake often occurs because people confuse "e.g." with "i.e.", which means "that is" in Latin. While "e.g." stands for "for example", it still needs to be punctuated correctly with a comma.
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