Linking Words: Examples

Giving examples: for example, such as, for instance, like

beginner

When to Use

•For example: introduces specific example. Many fruits are healthy. For example, apples contain vitamins.
•For instance: same as 'for example' (slightly more formal).
•Such as: introduces examples within sentence. Fruits such as apples and oranges are healthy.
•Like: informal version of 'such as'. I like sports like football and tennis.
•e.g.: written abbreviation for 'for example' (from Latin).

How to Form

Affirmative (+)

Statement. For example, example. OR Noun + such as + examples

Negative (-)

Same structure

Question (?)

Same structure

💡 Such as = part of sentence. For example = usually starts new clause.

Examples

✓I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling.

✗I enjoy outdoor activities, such as, hiking and cycling.

No comma after 'such as'.

✓Some countries, for example France, have good healthcare.

✗Some countries, for example, France, have good healthcare.

Commas around 'for example' when mid-sentence.

✓Big cities like London are expensive.

✗Big cities as like London are expensive.

Use 'like' or 'such as', not both.

Common Mistakes

💡 Practice Tips

• For example/For instance: start new clause, followed by comma.
• Such as: within sentence, no comma after.
• Like: informal, use in speech; such as: formal, use in writing.
• e.g.: use in writing, followed by comma (e.g., apples).

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Linking Words: Examples

Giving examples: for example, such as, for instance, like

beginner

When to Use

•For example: introduces specific example. Many fruits are healthy. For example, apples contain vitamins.
•For instance: same as 'for example' (slightly more formal).
•Such as: introduces examples within sentence. Fruits such as apples and oranges are healthy.
•Like: informal version of 'such as'. I like sports like football and tennis.
•e.g.: written abbreviation for 'for example' (from Latin).

How to Form

Affirmative (+)

Statement. For example, example. OR Noun + such as + examples

Negative (-)

Same structure

Question (?)

Same structure

💡 Such as = part of sentence. For example = usually starts new clause.

Examples

✓I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling.

✗I enjoy outdoor activities, such as, hiking and cycling.

No comma after 'such as'.

✓Some countries, for example France, have good healthcare.

✗Some countries, for example, France, have good healthcare.

Commas around 'for example' when mid-sentence.

✓Big cities like London are expensive.

✗Big cities as like London are expensive.

Use 'like' or 'such as', not both.

Common Mistakes

💡 Practice Tips

• For example/For instance: start new clause, followed by comma.
• Such as: within sentence, no comma after.
• Like: informal, use in speech; such as: formal, use in writing.
• e.g.: use in writing, followed by comma (e.g., apples).

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Linking Words: Examples

When to Use

How to Form

Examples

Common Mistakes

💡 Practice Tips

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Linking Words: Examples

When to Use

How to Form

Examples

Common Mistakes

💡 Practice Tips

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When to Use

How to Form

Examples

Common Mistakes

✗Such as for example apples.

✗For example; apples are healthy.

✗I like fruits like for example apples.

💡 Practice Tips

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When to Use

How to Form

Examples

Common Mistakes

✗Such as for example apples.

✗For example; apples are healthy.

✗I like fruits like for example apples.

💡 Practice Tips

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