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Full-Form of i.e.
i.e. Full-Form refers to “that is”. i.e. is essential “that is” and is perhaps, least understood in the grammar world, and therefore, under this article, we shall explore the real purposes of i.e. and areas where we put it in the wrong application. People confuse i.e. with e.g. and this is troubling because both of them are entirely different.
The real use of i.e. is in clarifying or explaining the thing just said preceding the use of i.e. It is not used to enumerate examples, something which is done with the use of e.g. Let us understand this with the help of an example.
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(1) Judy I: I like the new variety of unicorn sweets i.e. the one with sprinkles and marshmallows on it. (2) Judy II: I like unicorn sweets i.e. mega burst, Hufflepuff, and sweet nuggets.
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Let us take up Judy I for the moment: In this, Judy I has explained that the new variety of Unicorn sweets she likes is actually the one with sprinkles and marshmallows on. She has clarified the variety she likes.
As far as Judy II is concerned, she has enumerated or listed various varieties of Unicorn sweets. She has not explained them but given examples of a few varieties of Unicorn sweets. Thus, the use of i.e. is wrong in this sentence. Instead, e.g. must be used. The whole purpose of i.e. to elaborate on the essence of the statement made.
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