When trying to give examples in a sentence, why do we say or write, i.e., i.g., what is i.e. and i.g.?

Answer 1

i.e.: id est: "that is"

e.g.: (NOT i.g.): exempli gratia: "for example".

Both are Latin.

Answer 2

"I.e." stands for "id est," which means, simply, "that is" or "which is to say." "I.e." introduces a definition or a clarification: "Larry was still dressed in his work clothes, i.e., a clown suit."

"E.g." is an abbreviation of "exempli gratia," which means "for example" or "for instance." To continue our clown saga: "Larry found that his job had certain disadvantages, e.g., back problems from cramming himself into tiny cars." Note that both "i.e." and "e.g." are always set off from the rest of the sentence by commas.

Both are abbreviations of Latin phrases, and if there's one subject not taught in most US schools today, it's Latin.Having said how handy these abbreviations are, I must now add a caution. The point of writing is to be read, and if you think that there is even a middling chance that your audience will not understand "i.e." or "e.g.," don't use them.

Answer 3

i.e. is latin for Id est it is or is used as an example as hair cuts i.e. afro. bob. curly i do not know of any i.g. and could not find it