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  1. "Example of" or "Example for" | WordReference Forums

    Nov 30, 2006 · Hi, I have a small question. I'm wondering what is right: "Example of a letter" or "Example for a letter" and what is the difference, if both versions are possible? Context: I want …

  2. For example (abreviatura) - WordReference Forums

    Aug 29, 2005 · Hola! alguien sabe cómo se abrevia For example gracias

  3. ex. = for example? - WordReference Forums

    Apr 17, 2010 · Until I joined this forum, I had never seen Ex. used in place of e.g. or for example. Now, most (perhaps all) of the times when I notice it, it has been contributed by a member …

  4. what are other words to say "for example, for instance,

    Mar 6, 2006 · As an example is the only other expression I can think of to use instead of for example or for instance.

  5. such as vs. for example - WordReference Forums

    May 28, 2011 · My teacher is teaching usage rules for such as and for example: Many celebrities lived in this house, such as xxx, xxxx and xxxxx. Many celebrities lived in this house. For …

  6. Difference between 'sample' and 'example' - WordReference Forums

    Jun 29, 2011 · An "example" can be chosen either as an ideal, the best of its type, or to make a specific point. "Let's look at an example of VBA code to draw a chart" would show a program …

  7. EN: an example is/are + plural noun - singular/plural verb

    Dec 23, 2011 · Purists/pedants say that in your example the verb must agree with the noun: "A perfect example is the dogs". To my ear, using "are" sounds strange - but I am sure we say …

  8. par exemple (abréviation) - WordReference Forums

    Aug 28, 2006 · Moderator note: Threads merged How would you abbreviate "par exemple" like in english "e.g."? Thanks, Tim Ianna

  9. good example for or to me?? | WordReference Forums

    Jun 15, 2011 · Good point, will3154. I think you would be usually be safe using "example for", and that might be the best thing to do. i was thinking about the distinction between using the word …

  10. How to use "for" and "because" in compund and complex sentences

    Dec 19, 2024 · For is classed as a coordinating conjunction – which introduces an independent clause. Because is classed as a subordinating conjunction – which introduces a …