Linking Words: Examples
Giving examples: for example, such as, for instance, like
When to Use Linking Words: Examples
- •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 Linking Words: Examples
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 of Linking Words: 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 with Linking Words: Examples
💡 Practice Tips for Linking Words: Examples
- • 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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